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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

Porto, Portugal 3/28/2026 Cache In Trash Out® - Parque de Real, 3ª edição by Jola_Team_
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 3/28/2026 Udelejme hriste detem hezci X. by jodek_geo
Florida 3/28/2026 Indian River CITO by scrub kicker
South Carolina 3/28/2026 CITO Through Perry by Genomac1
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 3/28/2026 Nettoyons le 13 by Rafi.K
Arizona 3/28/2026 CITO Groves II Park - 03/28 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
Hessen, Germany 3/28/2026 Selters mal sauber - CiTo Frühjahrsputz 2026 by RonaldZey
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 3/28/2026 CITO ŽIŽKŮV PRAMEN S BORDELEM AMEN III. by Karo1974
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 3/28/2026 CITO 5 / UN LAVOIR A L'OUBLI. étape 1 by adjesa
Berlin, Germany 3/28/2026 Frühjahrsputz am Orankesee und Obersee 2026 by 01936Röhrsdorf