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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

Małopolskie, Poland 12/5/2025 CITO w Piątek by najlepsi<3 & Dominisia_krk
New South Wales, Australia 12/5/2025 Castle Glen CITO 2025 by Purplepeopleater
Texas 12/5/2025 Brushy Creek Trail North CITO by j2dad
Morocco 12/5/2025 CITO @ Tanger by polyanthum
Oregon 12/5/2025 December 2025 Old Mill CITO by djkfisher
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 12/5/2025 Krmení ptactva XII/25 by csara
Pays de la Loire, France 12/5/2025 CITO STE LUCE by Geonantais
California 12/6/2025 Beautify Shasta (Turtle Bay) by BIG BEAR.
California 12/6/2025 Fontana PE Trail/ Tamarind Ave CITO by Vipercamp
Hawaii 12/6/2025 CITO December 2025: Bases Loaded, Trash Unloaded by Doralei & Skotlee