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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

Florida 03/01/2026 Early morning CITO by framptoncomesalive
New South Wales, Australia 03/01/2026 Hunter River Reserve CITO by Deni_f
Florida 03/01/2026 C.C.C. - Croquetas, Camaraderie & CITO - Mar. 2026 by Fossil Hunters Miami
Pennsylvania 03/01/2026 Hartwood Acres Invasive Plant Removal by tdb1977
New South Wales, Australia 03/01/2026 TD E102 - Clean Up Australia Day by The Drovers
Queensland, Australia 03/01/2026 Clean Up South Brisbane Cemetery - March by kolour
Western Australia, Australia 03/01/2026 Clean up Australia Day CITO -Bunbury by PollyTheCollie
Ontario, Canada 03/01/2026 Barney Thaws Out His Camper CITO by da Bush Man
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 03/01/2026 CITO na zámku Veltrusy LXXXI by eMichalek + phylie
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 03/01/2026 🚮 Citorondje Den Briel - Brielse Dom - Grabbelen by Theodd1