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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

Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 01/11/2025 Uklid u Kolovce by Routparta
Aragón, Spain 01/11/2025 CITO Preparando el invierno by BajoAragonHistorico
Arizona 01/12/2025 CITO at Kennedy Park 1/12/25 by KennyV
South Australia, Australia 01/12/2025 Kaiser Strip Clean Up by sir_spectre
Victoria, Australia 01/12/2025 St George's Lake CITO by GemmaSistema
British Columbia, Canada 01/12/2025 COMMONWEALTH MESS CITO by cache crop
Georgia 01/12/2025 SaGe January CITO #24- New Year's Edition by SaGe2023
Region Syddanmark, Denmark 01/12/2025 CITO: Vi fjerner skraldet for mugglerne vol.2. by RoseFrederiksen.dk
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 01/12/2025 Girl scout ruimt samen op. by zaka3
Southern England, United Kingdom 01/12/2025 (Aylesbury CITO 81) Lower Road by D C C