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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

Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 4/24/2026 CITO Květinový kostel sv. Floriána by puczmeloun
Liberecký kraj, Czechia 4/24/2026 Ukliď si své město XXIII. by Olson_vs
Pennsylvania 4/24/2026 Montour Trail Cleanup - April 2026 by tdb1977
Arizona 4/24/2026 CITO Cherry Avenue Park - 04/24 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany 4/24/2026 wfdU - wir für die Umwelt #1 by ziBal
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 4/24/2026 Welkom OP Voorne-Putten #50 - Grabbelen 🚮 by Theodd1
Antwerpen, Belgium 4/24/2026 Maak het stadspark proper met ACT by AntwerpCacheTeam
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 4/24/2026 Cito Büsbach 2026 by senecaz
Zeeland, Netherlands 4/24/2026 10 Cito rondom papagaaienburg by balou 1953
Utah 4/25/2026 Early Bird CITO by peterson_