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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 730,000 people have volunteered at 41,000 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

Île-de-France, France 04/18/2025 Géo CITO d'Arcy #2 by Mika92360
Trøndelag, Norway 04/18/2025 Langfredagsrydding i fjæra by Evelynet
Vermont 04/18/2025 CITO Across America - Vermont by itwasmymouse
Ontario, Canada 04/18/2025 Mount Albion CITO by Mountian Goat
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France 04/18/2025 CITO du parc de Prissé by lulu_et_compagnie
Southern England, United Kingdom 04/18/2025 I Like Your Style - ( C.I.T.O ) Win Green by little-leggs
Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 04/18/2025 SVATÁ ANNA u Plané by MM1BM
Värmland, Sweden 04/18/2025 CITO Lennartsfors by -Tamara-
Thailand 04/18/2025 N 07° 53.354' E 098° 17.521' by Drahtbeen84
Washington 04/18/2025 On to national exercise day: Chiawana park CITO by CheekyBrit