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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

Southern England, United Kingdom 07/09/2025 (Aylesbury CITO 111) Lower Road by (Aylesbury CITO)
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 07/10/2025 CITO NA JEZERCE by PUSA59
Monaco 07/10/2025 }}} Clean the beach and sea {{{ by TeamSauron
Washington 07/10/2025 Grim Parkland Prairie-CITO 10 July by Go-pher-It
Florida 07/10/2025 Clean Up by mrsseastar
Southern England, United Kingdom 07/10/2025 10th July - Canal Clean up by Monski
Etelä-Savo, Finland 07/10/2025 500 Jättibalsamia by ansu1969
South Australia, Australia 07/10/2025 Apex Park next to Walk In Time Sign by skuzzybear
Region Nordjylland, Denmark 07/10/2025 Svanemølleparken - CITO by -sax-
Estonia 07/10/2025 CITO - Suklema by Owwe