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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

Zlínský kraj, Czechia 4/27/2024 Povánoční úklid + archivace série AGK 2023 by HANDY CZ
Pennsylvania 4/27/2024 Arbor Day Invasive Plant Removal at Deer Lakes by tdb1977
Alberta, Canada 4/27/2024 Coulee Cleanup - Rotary Brook Park by shbpencil
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 4/27/2024 Uklid Hrebce 2024 by Dragon Riders
Sachsen, Germany 4/27/2024 Frühjahrsputz im Stadtpark Strehla by StefanKathrinDKS
Latvia 4/27/2024 Lielās Juglas CITO by iceseal
Alaska 4/27/2024 14th Wild Wetlands CITO by BerrySeekers3
Illinois 4/27/2024 Somethingth Periodic VP IPP CITO by ralphmjw
Maine 4/27/2024 Clifford Park CITO Spring 2024 by yukionna
New Mexico 4/27/2024 Clean the Road by flamedogss