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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

Cyprus 01/24/2026 You Dear Lovely Bożenka – CITO by silentium
Southern England, United Kingdom 01/24/2026 24th Jan - Early bird catches the rubbish! by Monski
California 01/24/2026 Fontana-Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Park CITO by Vipercamp
Liberecký kraj, Czechia 01/24/2026 Co třeba... nakrmit ptáčky by Jabuna
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 01/24/2026 CITO DŘEVČICE #84 - Cesta ke Kozímu plácku by Arandur9424 & Bartoloměj Šoufek
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 01/24/2026 🚮 Citorondje Den Briel - Galgebolwerk - Grabbelen by Theodd1
California 01/24/2026 PQ /Trans County Trail CITO by FlagMan
Florida 01/24/2026 Et tu, plantae? An invasive plant removal CITO. by TheInfamousGreen
Florida 01/24/2026 Speaking of Red Dye by MintMoonPi
Texas 01/24/2026 Hey Buddy, Let's clean up another park CXVIII by TXGO4FAN and BUDDY598