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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

Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 12/14/2025 CITO NS Lísková by Karamel1
Cataluña, Spain 12/14/2025 Torrassa del Moro- Amor de gendre, sol de desembre by patufetes
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France 12/14/2025 CITO du puy Ponchet by AirV
Ústecký kraj, Czechia 12/14/2025 Káva a pořádek: CITO III by Bydláci
Pays de la Loire, France 12/14/2025 CITO 🎁 Un cadeau de Noël à la nature 🌊 by Geo_asso_addict
Trenčiansky kraj, Slovakia 12/14/2025 Kassa Winter 2025 CITO by zskoseca
Región de Murcia, Spain 12/14/2025 CITO NAVIDEÑO en La Fuensanta by yavoy
Arizona 12/14/2025 CITO Thomas Jay Regional Park - 12/14 by philbeer, poehunters, leeny_c
Florida 12/14/2025 CITO at Buschman Park by karenb52
Georgia 12/14/2025 SaGe CITO #35- CITO Ugly Sweater Style! by SaGe2023