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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

Skåne, Sweden 05/17/2024 CITO Åbackarna by mangne
Oregon 05/17/2024 Ford's Cleanup by FxBill
Finland 05/17/2024 0-toleranssi roskille by geojehki
Virginia 05/17/2024 AT Thru Hikers Bubble CITO by fishercacher
Arizona 05/17/2024 CITO Rillito River Park - Columbus Blvd - 5/17 by Poehunters
Zeeland, Netherlands 05/17/2024 Cito rondom de koningsweg by Balou19531953
Oregon 05/18/2024 Earlybird Special by FxBill
Arizona 05/18/2024 River Cleanup Day CITO 5/18 by JeanSandwich
California 05/18/2024 CITO as Season 1 nears an end-Bring your bucket by rragan
Maine 05/18/2024 CITO Annual Brewer Clean Up by joggerjan and crossseeker77