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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

Středočeský kraj, Czechia 04/27/2024 Úklid na hradě by otec a syn
Hessen, Germany 04/27/2024 We kehr for Breitenbach 2024 by Tasajoma
Florida 04/27/2024 The One Where They Cleaned Up by jbean2921
Pennsylvania 04/27/2024 NEPAG - FALLS LIONS SPRING CITO 2024 by NEPAG
Washington 04/27/2024 Earth Week Cleanup at Potlatch State Park by twlare
Wisconsin 04/27/2024 Colfax Red Cedar Preserve & Recreation Area CITO 3 by MrPutz
Zlínský kraj, Czechia 04/27/2024 Povánoční úklid + archivace série AGK 2023 by HANDY CZ
Pennsylvania 04/27/2024 Arbor Day Invasive Plant Removal at Deer Lakes by tdb1977
Alberta, Canada 04/27/2024 Coulee Cleanup - Rotary Brook Park by shbpencil
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 04/27/2024 Uklid Hrebce 2024 by Dragon Riders