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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

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 12/20/2025 Les Chroniques Utiles 2 - Taille de l'Olivier by chullanka
Zlínský kraj, Czechia 12/20/2025 Krmení ptáčků by pavelka
Västra Götaland, Sweden 12/20/2025 Mot lysere tider... by Hydronor
Southern England, United Kingdom 12/20/2025 20th December - Milton's Christmas Makeover by Monski
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 12/20/2025 Krmení ptáčků u Křížku 5🐦 by kadetka
Alberta, Canada 12/21/2025 Daily Dose of Happiness - Medicine Hat CITO by Sleepy_hollow
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 12/21/2025 Citorondje Den Briel - Prikkevest - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Wielkopolskie, Poland 12/21/2025 Przedświąteczne porządki by sernikk
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 12/21/2025 CITO u nádraží Zahradní město by bumbik
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 12/21/2025 Winter CITO Moere by TeamStashdiggers