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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

British Columbia, Canada 04/21/2026 Dike Trail - park side - April 21 by hippykippy & madill
Niedersachsen, Germany 04/21/2026 Dienstags-CITO by VFrau20
Alaska 04/21/2026 April Chugiak High CITO: Zines & Bike Paths by Chugiak Geo Club & Aurora Challenge Trail Team
Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia 04/21/2026 Uklidíme Kostelec 11 by jardamagic
Manitoba, Canada 04/21/2026 Spring Cito 🌎 2026 by CDF_204
Niedersachsen, Germany 04/21/2026 Ich mag CITO Events by generationsteam
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 04/21/2026 CITO - Lautrer Kehrwoche by Penny Marple
Alberta, Canada 04/21/2026 Cornerstone Park Clean Up - 2026SF by Sleepy_hollow
Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium 04/21/2026 GGS CITO #116 "10 jaar Prince(koeken)" by Gentsche Geokasjing Sosseteit vzw
Rogaland, Norway 04/21/2026 Del 2 2026: Vår-CITO i Stavnheimsvika by ertene