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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

Zeeland, Netherlands 5/10/2026 15 Cito koningsweg by balou 1953
Alberta, Canada 5/11/2026 Chinook Winds Park Spring Cleanup by TrefoilVoyager
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 5/11/2026 45e CiTo vlakbij de randstadrail by roenir
Southern England, United Kingdom 5/11/2026 11th May - May day in the Community Woodland by Monski
Texas 5/11/2026 May 2026 CITO by Kirbydox
Michigan 5/11/2026 Trash Talk by flipflopfly
Minnesota 5/11/2026 Hadrian CITO Event by McKenzie~Binns
Australian Capital Territory, Australia 5/11/2026 Lunch Break - Eternity by minniek & fitzy
Friesland, Netherlands 5/11/2026 39# Prik actie by De Bijtjes
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 5/11/2026 Jarní úklid 2026 (2) by myskakarel, dr.vota