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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 02/22/2026 Pístecké krmení opeřenců 2 by Broučíci
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 02/22/2026 🚮 Citorondje VPR - Zwartewaal - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France 02/22/2026 CITO du mas Rome by AirV
North West England, United Kingdom 02/22/2026 CITO: St Mary’s Dell - New Footbridge Installation by SWWG, facilitated by ictosh clan
Tirol, Austria 02/22/2026 PGS 2026 - Sundays for Nature 202602 KU by PGS HQ-Team
Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 02/22/2026 Přikrmování ptáčků okolo Babylonského rybníka by Kopretina
Hauts-de-France, France 02/22/2026 CitOlympique 🗑️🏅 by B0njour
Occitanie, France 02/22/2026 Un CITO les pieds dans l'eau by MATTGEO_O
Aragón, Spain 02/22/2026 AVES DE INVIERNO. VIII JORNADA DE ANILLAMIENTO by GemaAdri
Arizona 02/22/2026 CITO Joaquin Murrieta Park - 02/22 by Poehunters