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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

Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 5/13/2026 】Woensdag【 Cito in Pijnacker by roenir
Southern England, United Kingdom 5/13/2026 13th May - Trail Trimming at Robinswood by YazCeleste
Noord-Holland, Netherlands 5/13/2026 CITO op National Apple Pie Day 💚🌍 🗑️ by roppio
British Columbia, Canada 5/13/2026 Trash never ends#6 CITO - May 13 by hippykippy
Aruba 5/13/2026 CITO at Hadicurari Beach by TeamJanine&Jon
Queensland, Australia 5/13/2026 BR Bums Up by GreenGecko1
Region Hovedstaden, Denmark 5/13/2026 CITO - Strømmen by tognisserne
Niedersachsen, Germany 5/13/2026 Cito am Leineabstiegskanal by DeLaTrick
Kansas 5/13/2026 C.o.K. Midweek Cleanup C.I.T.O. by GCo
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 5/13/2026 CITO podle pranostik - sv. Servác by taxoft