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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

Ústecký kraj, Czechia 3/28/2026 Pomáháme by KymcoSim
Egypt 3/28/2026 تنظيف الشاطئ (CITO Egypt) by bandita007
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France 3/29/2026 Remplissage de bouteille pour passer le temps by Vinceo
New York 3/29/2026 CITO in Co-op by Rplus84
Ohio 3/29/2026 March (29th) Madness - CITO by JenOvations
Antwerpen, Belgium 3/29/2026 Zomeruur cito by Dounia74
Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia 3/29/2026 Uklízení pangejtů #staromódníCITO by ištván
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 3/29/2026 CITO V LESOPARKU OBORA VII by PUSA59
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 3/29/2026 🚮 Citorondje VPR - Rockanje - Grabbelen by Theodd1
North Island, New Zealand 3/29/2026 Raumanga ramble (March) by Riser5