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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

Washington 5/7/2026 2026 May CITO at Amtrak Piazza by AnnScout
Greece 5/7/2026 Frühjahrsputz am Meer by Bergvölkchen
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 5/7/2026 🤾Opruimen bij de oude handbal by roenir
Illes Balears, Spain 5/7/2026 Meet & Greet in Palmanova - CITO-Edition by ANNI181
New York 5/7/2026 CITO along the water by The_Geocaching_Ninja
Morocco 5/7/2026 Clean up the coast by Sonule
Wien, Austria 5/7/2026 1.CITO in der Venediger Au by beachviper
Brandenburg, Germany 5/7/2026 CITO in Velten #4 by SecretWalker_25, Bernd2010
Niedersachsen, Germany 5/7/2026 Strand wird gut V by Andrimas
New South Wales, Australia 5/7/2026 Pre-G.A.M.E Trash Walk #13 ♻️💚 by MaxAdventurer