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Cache In Trash Out

CITO Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has helped preserve the natural beauty of cache-friendly spaces. In that time, more than 363,000 people have volunteered at 18,000 CITO events.

Twice per year, geocachers can earn virtual souvenirs by hosting and attending events during CITO seasons. Visit the Help Center for information on the next CITO season.

Attend CITO Events

At CITO events, geocachers and community groups work together to improve parks and other outdoor environments. They clean up litter, plant trees, remove invasive species, build trails, and more.

To attend an event, find CITO events near you.

Host CITO Events

To host an event, contact a land manager, local organization, or government agency to determine your community’s needs. Make sure to get permission for your project.

Here are some tips to help plan your event:

CITO every day

CITO can happen on every geocaching adventure! Pick up trash that you see on the trail. Clean up the area around each geocache. These small acts make a huge difference.

CITO in action

Upcoming global CITO events

Innlandet, Norway 05/09/2024 Rydde rasteplass by smf
Södermanland, Sweden 05/09/2024 Städa rastplatsen vid Malmköping by Tyfting
British Columbia, Canada 05/09/2024 Routley Park Cito 🗑️ May 9, 2024 by cookie_cacher
Finland 05/09/2024 CITO Naantali 2024 by Är2
Alabama 05/09/2024 May 2024 CITO EVENT IN T-Town by Papa Bear 204
Arizona 05/09/2024 CITO San Antonio Park - 5/9 by Poehunters
Southern England, United Kingdom 05/10/2024 10th May - Morning in the Meadows by YazCeleste
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 05/10/2024 Check die Röhre R(h)einkippen Aktionswoche #9 by Gerresheimer
Washington 05/10/2024 CITO with HQ Green Team: May by HQ Green Team
South Carolina 05/10/2024 May the CITO Be With You by RDrayerIII