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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

Democratic Republic of the Congo 3/11/2026 It's CITO Season 1! - 2026 by Silka03
Stockholm, Sweden 3/11/2026 🧹​ [Cito] Vårstädning i Sätra 🧹​ by Elolailiere & Blanko36
Region Syddanmark, Denmark 3/11/2026 CITO i Vrøgum Plantage onsdag den 11. mar. 2026 by mazanti_
Islas Canarias, Spain 3/11/2026 Parque de la Torre del Conde, Cito by GochDdraig
Southern England, United Kingdom 3/11/2026 11th March - Cut Back & Clear on Robinswood Hill by YazCeleste
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 3/11/2026 🚮 Cito Delft - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Sicilia, Italy 3/11/2026 Campagna di pulizia a Palermo by schmaal166
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 3/11/2026 Langs de Leij schoonmaken by tstappertje
Hauts-de-France, France 3/11/2026 Cito de Mars - Sur la pause Déj by flabinou62
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 3/11/2026 Cito Rond Golf ter Hille ⛳ by PingODK3