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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

Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 3/12/2026 Gezellig opruimen - Cito by Carta57en99
Türkiye 3/12/2026 DELTA PLAJ KÖYCEĞİZ - TURKEY CITO by Wild Goosey :-) Aegean_Pirates and Sir BFG
North Island, New Zealand 3/12/2026 McMikes Thursday CITO (E009) by McMike2012
Arizona 3/12/2026 Cache & Carl's CITO by SpknTC
Vietnam 3/12/2026 Cito in Vietnam by flecki1
Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia 3/12/2026 Něco na vrubozub II by LordFilipus
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 3/12/2026 CITO P.A. 80 Medník by seedcorp
Jihočeský kraj, Czechia 3/12/2026 CITO okolo Písku #6: Jarní úklid lesíka u I/20 by zoldak
Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal 3/12/2026 Parque de Santa Catarina, Cito by GochDdraig
Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia 3/12/2026 Ostrovné lúčky, Rusovce by Simon Cooper & OZ Permoníci