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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

Texas 5/31/2026 KK's CITO, Woodcreek Park 2026 by kesleyk
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 5/31/2026 CITO DŘEVČICE #88 - Oplocenka a cesta do Popovic by Arandur & Bartoloměj Šoufek
Lombardia, Italy 5/31/2026 CITO Made in Italy! by Geocaching_Club_Italiano
North Island, New Zealand 5/31/2026 May Clean up Kioreroa Road by Riser5
Indiana 5/31/2026 Yakkity Yak CITO at Wildcat Creek Reservoir by archeoarchaic1939
Victoria, Australia 5/31/2026 May Planting at Werribee River - Bacchus Marsh by Crack'n'LeeLee
Sachsen, Germany 5/31/2026 Mission Müllfrei! – Familien-CITO mit Niklas II by Niklas
Friesland, Netherlands 5/31/2026 11# Groene Ster by De Bijtjes
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 5/31/2026 🏝 Cito bij de plas van Buijsen by roenir
Aargau, Switzerland 5/31/2026 Trash Hero Wohlen meets Geocaching - Mai 2026 by gnabbr