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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

Friesland, Netherlands 12/29/2025 24# Prikactie by Arilarzzz
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 12/29/2025 34e CiTo vlakbij de randstadrail by roenir
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 12/29/2025 Ptačí krmítko 5🐦 by kadetka
British Columbia, Canada 12/29/2025 End of the Road for 2025! CITO #48 by buggirl1975
Victoria, Australia 12/30/2025 Sumsion Gardens Clean Up by sir_spectre
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 12/30/2025 Cito Schleckheim 2025 by senecaz
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 12/30/2025 Opgeruimd het jaar uit met #NextGen by PeterCoef
Texas 12/30/2025 End the Year with a CITO by Kirbydox
British Columbia, Canada 12/30/2025 Ladner Harbour Park CITO by ravens rock
Friesland, Netherlands 12/30/2025 🚮58# Himmeljen rûnom Ljouwert 🧹🧹🧹 by De Bijtjes