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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

Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 4/4/2026 CITO Habrovka v2 by ScorerCZ
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 4/4/2026 15. Poděbradské CITO (ryboračí) by ryba+rak
Pays de la Loire, France 4/4/2026 # CITO évent Plage du Rocher et environs by ManDyno
Michigan 4/4/2026 Van Bragt Park cleanup CITO event II by SunflowerElizabeth
West Virginia 4/4/2026 Jackson Park CITO 2026 by smithdk
Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 4/4/2026 CITO: Dobrý skutek v Holoubkově by GREM
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 4/4/2026 Nacht der Amphibien by Eifelfindus
Ohio 4/4/2026 CCC - Champaign County by JenOvations
Arizona 4/5/2026 CITO Mc Donald Park - 04/05 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
New South Wales, Australia 4/5/2026 CITO for Brenan Park by Aussiebrian