Skip to content

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

Zeeland, Netherlands 2/20/2026 Cito carpool Kapelle 🚘 by marsso
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 2/20/2026 ╚aten we gaan opruimen by Carta57en99
Southern England, United Kingdom 2/20/2026 Odd job Day - February at Horsbere Brook FAS by fizzwhizz
Florida 2/20/2026 Three Oaks Park CITO by Cheer_Mom
Porto, Portugal 2/20/2026 CITO in Covelo Park by Mulosz
Niedersachsen, Germany 2/20/2026 Cito Bischofshol by generationsteam
Region Syddanmark, Denmark 2/20/2026 CiTo på Svendsagervej by KratluskerDK
Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 2/20/2026 Přikrmování ptáčků na Světeckém vrchu by Kopretina
South Wales, United Kingdom 2/20/2026 Coed-y-Mwstwr Woods CITO by Dawn-Treader
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 2/20/2026 Krmení ptáčků 🐦🐦 by myskakarel, dr.vota