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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

Ontario, Canada 1/8/2026 Applewood's January CITO by williampiuspercival
Noord-Holland, Netherlands 1/8/2026 Cito Oude Haagseweg in Amsterdam by DPO17
Jordan 1/8/2026 South Beach CITO by ch_miller
Southern England, United Kingdom 1/8/2026 8th January - First job of the year at Netheridge by Monski
Region Midtjylland, Denmark 1/8/2026 Oprydning i Gødvad by H. Geil
Arizona 1/8/2026 CITO Parkview Park- 01/08 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
Buskerud, Norway 1/8/2026 17 år, og noen dager. CITO. by Argon18
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 1/8/2026 opruimen op de carpool van lage zwaluwe by Jolieus
Southern England, United Kingdom 1/9/2026 9th January - Copious Coppicing at Green Lane by YazCeleste
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 1/9/2026 Aan de slag: Cito by Carta57en99