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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

Hawaii 4/4/2026 CITO APRIL 2026: M. S. Nakamura Neighborhood Park by Skotlee
Alberta, Canada 4/4/2026 Silver Springs Park Spring Clean Up - 2026SF by Sleepy_hollow
Grand-Est, France 4/4/2026 CITO de Pâques by LesMOTalons
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 4/4/2026 🚮 Citorondje VPR - Zuidland - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Iowa 4/4/2026 Walnut Creek Clean-up by The NVG
Ohio 4/4/2026 ⚾ A Pick-Up at Donovan: CITO 2026 by tibibacsi
Texas 4/4/2026 Windblown Trash Bash by geogym4
Utah 4/4/2026 Bountiful Pond CITO 2026 Season 1 by petersog
New South Wales, Australia 4/4/2026 Third Times A CITO by Swimmagurl [CO-Host: JohnoMawbs]
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 4/4/2026 Lenteschoonmaak in De Ijzermonding 2026 by lu&ma, Stad Nieuwpoort, ANB, Natuurpunt Westkust