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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

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 3/3/2026 Cito Katze 2026 by senecaz
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 3/3/2026 〔Dinsdag〕Cito in Pijnacker by roenir
Southern England, United Kingdom 3/3/2026 Church Cito 012…Southampton Chapel by angelou6
Eastern England, United Kingdom 3/3/2026 Tree Guard Collecting at Shocott Spring by Wendyk1102 and FoMV Ranger Team
Friesland, Netherlands 3/3/2026 🚮68# Himmeljen rûnom Ljouwert 🧹🧹🧹 by De Bijtjes
Alberta, Canada 3/3/2026 Daily Dose of Happiness - Spring CITO Souvenir eh by Iamgrateful
Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia 3/3/2026 🐦 Březnové krmení ptáčků I. 🐦 by Hrebicci1
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 3/3/2026 CITO Polabiny V. by Dandyz
Niedersachsen, Germany 3/3/2026 Cito in Ahlem by DeLaTrick
Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany 3/3/2026 Cito 1/2026 am Neustädter See by neustädter