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3.4. CITO (Cache In Trash Out®)

Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has helped preserve cache-friendly spaces. In that time, more than 718,000 people have volunteered at over 39,900 events in 140 countries.  

Attend CITO events

See which CITO events are near you! CITO events can include (but aren’t limited to)

• Litter cleanup
• Tree planting
• Habitat restoration
• Trail building
• Graffiti removal

Host CITO events

Submit a CITO Event Cache and follow these tips for success:

• Read the CITO FAQ
• Get proper permissions
• Create fun SWAG with the CITO logo
• Assemble the right gear and merchandise
• Read the 6 steps to organize a CITO event

If desired, you are permitted to host a geocaching social event before or after a CITO event, if the CITO is the primary event. 

• This means the CITO event is the main activity, and the social event happens before or after the CITO (but not both).
• CITO events to clean up from social events (including Mega- and Giga-Events) are not permitted.

CITO souvenirs, Season 1 and Season 2

Geocachers can earn CITO souvenirs by attending or hosting events during one or both CITO seasons. Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) seasons are:

• CITO Season 1
  March 1 through May 31
  That includes all of March, April, and May!

• CITO Season 2
  September 1 through November 30
  That includes all of September, October, and November!

Tip: Responsible geocachers CITO every time they cache and CITO events can occur any time of year.