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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

California 01/10/2026 Jellyfish in January Jump to Bushrod Park to CITO by MelodiousM
Ohio 01/10/2026 CCC - Knox County by JenOvations
Brunei 01/10/2026 Serasa Beach CITO by matthewgibbs
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 01/10/2026 Citorondje VPR - Rozenburg - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Alaska 01/10/2026 Native Seed Starters CITO by ChugiakHighGeoClub
Maryland 01/10/2026 G4 CITO #75 - Gunner's Branch Local Park 2nd part by bloodycool
Hessen, Germany 01/10/2026 Treiser Sandkaute, NABU-Einsatz Freischneiden by WuK78
Stockholm, Sweden 01/10/2026 Mörka platsen. by Alvacc
Ontario, Canada 01/10/2026 It's My Party and I can CITO if I want to by spidermonkey09
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 01/10/2026 CITO u Trati by bumbik