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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

New South Wales, Australia 02/09/2025 Ebenezer Park Cleanup by Davidwazza
South Australia, Australia 02/09/2025 Plane Spotters Viewpoint Clean Up by Jamms_SA
Florida 02/09/2025 Funcoast Bash 10 - CITO by Funcoast_Bash_Crew
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 02/09/2025 CITO aan het Oostlandpad #06 by roenir
British Columbia, Canada 02/09/2025 CCS - Litter Pick by 1in7
Region Midtjylland, Denmark 02/09/2025 1. FTF-CITO by Eskegaard
Alabama 02/09/2025 Rummikub CITO - Foley Geo Wkend/BAMARAMA 2025 by melonknee62
Arizona 02/09/2025 CITO Curtis Park - 2/9 by leeny_c, poehunters
Texas 02/09/2025 Garza CITO bucket brigade by travelingGeek
Washington 02/09/2025 Winter 2025 CITO - Confluence Park 🗑♻ by cacheingcants