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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

Friesland, Netherlands 3/27/2026 32# Prik actie by De Bijtjes
Overijssel, Netherlands 3/27/2026 #5 Zwolle Schoner by InekeNV
Niedersachsen, Germany 3/27/2026 Freitags-Feierabend-CITO by VFrau20
Zeeland, Netherlands 3/27/2026 5 Cito rondom de vijver in ons mooie Nollebos by balou 1953
Niedersachsen, Germany 3/27/2026 Cito südliche Eilenriede by generationsteam
Olomoucký kraj, Czechia 3/27/2026 Úklid za Olmou by AP_team
Baden-Württemberg, Germany 3/27/2026 Putzete in Kehl by sherley
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 3/27/2026 CITO: Brackwede macht sauber 2026 by hyano
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 3/27/2026 ❄️Bienvenue à Aussois XII 🎿🎉 by BoutDeFil41
Wielkopolskie, Poland 3/27/2026 Ekopyraton V - Miłostowo by flagrate