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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

South West England, United Kingdom 11/08/2025 Church Cito 011… Perranporth Old St Piran’s by auntymajulie
Ústecký kraj, Czechia 11/08/2025 Káva a pořádek: CITO II by Bydláci
Niedersachsen, Germany 11/08/2025 CITO - Internationaler Tag der Putzfrau by Ekmiganter
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 11/08/2025 Gemeinsam buddeln, Bäume pflanzen! by thavorianer
Trøndelag, Norway 11/08/2025 Cito på Orkanger by Munkeli
North West England, United Kingdom 11/08/2025 C-I-T-O meeto by trebor nosnwot
South East England, United Kingdom 11/08/2025 Church CITO 011…Woodlands by The Creepy Crawlies
Brandenburg, Germany 11/08/2025 CITO rund um den Rathausmarkt in Kleinmachnow by Iltisfaengerin
Region Midtjylland, Denmark 11/08/2025 Din sæk, dit affald / Dit affald, din sæk by Eskegaard
Alberta, Canada 11/08/2025 Another Sherwood Park CITO - Clean Up the Park! by Oreoing