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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

Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 05/19/2024 ZondagochtendCITO by Team Geenen
Georgia 05/19/2024 SaGe CITO #16 - Another Kind of Treasure Hunt by SAGE2023
Western Australia, Australia 05/19/2024 CITO 2024 by Rach2
Arizona 05/19/2024 CITO for Take Your Parents to the Playground Day by Tusmke
New South Wales, Australia 05/19/2024 CITO For Brenan Park #5 by Alephroom
Queensland, Australia 05/19/2024 Clean Up South Brisbane Cemetery by kolour
Alberta, Canada 05/19/2024 Daily Dose of Happiness Spruce Up the Grove CITO by Iamgrateful
Tokyo, Japan 05/19/2024 CITO at Itabashi City Heiwa Park 板橋区立平和公園CITO by revue77
Dolnośląskie, Poland 05/19/2024 Kryptonim "S.Z.Y.P.K.A." by Radioaktywni
Västra Götaland, Sweden 05/19/2024 CITO - Sandhemsspåret by Tapetsocker