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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

Friesland, Netherlands 12/11/2025 44 #Even schoonmaken in de stad by Denyuki
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 12/11/2025 Cito in Leidschendam: Lavendel (parkeerplaats P1) by Biertje en Team KIS98
Zeeland, Netherlands 12/11/2025 X Cito rondom de buitenhaven. by balou 1953
North East England, United Kingdom 12/12/2025 Crowtrees Scrub Clearing. by Just-Us-Two
Andalucía, Spain 12/12/2025 Málaga CITO by Carta57en99
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 12/12/2025 12. Poděbradské (ryboračí) CITO by ryba+rak
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany 12/12/2025 Dezember - CiTo by badcaptain76
Ústecký kraj, Czechia 12/12/2025 Úklid a procházka po parku by KymcoSim
Arizona 12/12/2025 CITO Sentinel Peak - 12/12 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
New York 12/12/2025 Harbor Breeze Cleanup CITO by thehitman