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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

Queensland, Australia 1/1/2026 Mitchell Park CITO IV by StarsAlign
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France 1/1/2026 CITO l'année commencée... by Paxal 88
Steiermark, Austria 1/1/2026 CITO - Wir räumen die Raketen weg by epikurios
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 1/1/2026 Novoroční úklid v Jesenické ♻️ by Simusis9
Friesland, Netherlands 1/1/2026 🚮59#Himmeljen yn it nije jier 🧹🧹🧹 by De Bijtjes
Lisboa, Portugal 1/1/2026 Vamos fazer limpeza by TR THE BIGGEST OWNER
Texas 1/1/2026 Start 2026 with a CITO! by J27Smith
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 1/1/2026 🎇 New Year's Cleanup in Pijnacker by roenir
California 1/1/2026 Welcome to In The Vault's First CITO! by In The Vault
Hawaii 1/1/2026 CITO JANUARY 2026: Wawamalu Beach Park by Skotlee