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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 04/30/2026 You've got to 'C' It TO believe it !! by MIDOUL
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 04/30/2026 Meijersplein-noord Cito by Carta57en99
Texas 04/30/2026 April CITO at NLP by wb96bobwhite
Niedersachsen, Germany 04/30/2026 18. Walpurgis Event - 20 Jahre Walpurgis-Event by cacherban.de
Australian Capital Territory, Australia 04/30/2026 Lunch Break - Illumicube II by minniek & fitzy
Niedersachsen, Germany 04/30/2026 Das erste Cito in Godshorn by The Chaos Family
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 04/30/2026 Viertes Segeberger CITO® am Segeberger See by pilgrim_72
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 04/30/2026 Warm Up 2026 🚬 by Gerresheimer
Arizona 04/30/2026 CITO Rillito River Park Ethan Crossing - 04/30 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
California 04/30/2026 Evening Spring Cleaning at the End of April J by TheVoidofFun