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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

Nova Scotia, Canada 4/25/2026 Exit 17E CITO by Lobstergirl
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 4/25/2026 🪣🧹Uklidíme kolem přístřešků počtvrté🔨🪛 by Frund & Leliš & 12Kulich
Illinois 4/25/2026 Prairie Path Clean-up - Aurora by Reetaville
New York 4/25/2026 Celebrate Trails Day CITO by The Pizza Ninja 🍕🥷
Montana 4/25/2026 Great Falls Spring CITO 2026 by DANFERESTAD
Jihočeský kraj, Czechia 4/25/2026 CITO "Ukliďme kolem Světa" by TRIDIRO_TEAM
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 4/25/2026 CITO na cyklostezce II by Any_cz
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 4/25/2026 Werne putzt sich raus by Rumreisenden
Gibraltar 4/25/2026 Clean up the beach by hareb
Minnesota 4/25/2026 Spring Ditch Clean Up 2026 by Concord Geocaching Association