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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

Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 04/17/2025 opruimen bij de sportvelden by Jolieus
Region Hovedstaden, Denmark 04/18/2025 Oprydning i min barndomsby by H. Geil
Ontario, Canada 04/18/2025 Cindy Park Drive CITO by Rock_Harder
Noord-Holland, Netherlands 04/18/2025 Goede vrijdag CITO by te@mceder + Gwampie
Stockholm, Sweden 04/18/2025 CITO Hägerstensåsen: Inför badsäsongen 2025 by L8P1 & mikano66
Illinois 04/18/2025 Warmer than last CITO - Country Lakes Parks by mau724
Île-de-France, France 04/18/2025 Géo CITO d'Arcy #2 by Mika92360
Trøndelag, Norway 04/18/2025 Langfredagsrydding i fjæra by Evelynet
Vermont 04/18/2025 CITO Across America - Vermont by itwasmymouse
Ontario, Canada 04/18/2025 Mount Albion CITO by Mountian Goat