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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 3/19/2026 zwijndrechtse cito by Jolieus
Zeeland, Netherlands 3/19/2026 1 Cito rondom het watertappunt by balou 1953
Niedersachsen, Germany 3/20/2026 "Salzgitter putzt sich 2026" by Germany
Southern England, United Kingdom 3/20/2026 20th March - It’s a Spring Thing at Hucclecote by YazCeleste
Region Syddanmark, Denmark 3/20/2026 CITO ved skov og strand 2.0 by 29kenneth
Niedersachsen, Germany 3/20/2026 Cito am Silbersee by generationsteam
Niedersachsen, Germany 3/20/2026 Owandi- Unsere Flüsse sind sauber 7.0 by Owandi
Oregon 3/20/2026 Mary S Young Park by katsurian
Queensland, Australia 3/20/2026 Lunch Break CITO - Kaohsiung Place by Davidwazza
Nordland, Norway 3/20/2026 Cito på Linken by wiola217