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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

Ohio 3/8/2026 March (8th) Madness - CITO by JenOvations
New South Wales, Australia 3/8/2026 TD E103 - The Drovers CITO #19 by The Drovers
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 3/8/2026 🚮 Citorondje VPR - Rozenburg - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Castilla y León, Spain 3/8/2026 1ª SESIÓN DE INTERCAMBIO DE ESQUEJES by Ulit7
Florida 3/8/2026 WEEKO CITO Day 1 by BowdenFamilyFL
Vorarlberg, Austria 3/8/2026 CITO: Tag der Mülltrennung by crime00
Centre-Val-de-Loire, France 3/8/2026 🧹​ [Cito] Un coup d'propre au Fontchoir 🧹​ by Blanko36
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 3/8/2026 CITO Rund um den (Aa)See Vol.IX(9) by sharanpower4321
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 3/8/2026 PGS 2026 - Quellental-CITO - WHC109 by “WilderSeeadler” & „Wilder Haufen"
Eastern England, United Kingdom 3/8/2026 East Anglia UK Mega 2026 on Tour...Caister-On-Sea by EastAngliaMega26