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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

Washington 1/19/2026 MLK Day CITO by Martin 5
Washington 1/19/2026 MLK Jr Memorial Park CITO by sahan
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 1/19/2026 36e CiTo vlakbij de randstadrail by roenir
Southern England, United Kingdom 1/19/2026 19th January - Midwinter Medley at Horsbere by YazCeleste
Region Syddanmark, Denmark 1/19/2026 2026 CITO i Bytoften by 29kenneth
Maryland 1/19/2026 Can we fill 25 bags of trash? A CITO Challenge! by sedor18
North Carolina 1/19/2026 Oakwood Cemetery CITO VIII by ncbiscuit
Ontario, Canada 1/19/2026 Clean Ayr: Centennial Park by mmsm
Pennsylvania 1/19/2026 Cleaning Up Along the Panhandle by tdb1977
Friesland, Netherlands 1/19/2026 25# Prik actie by De Bijtjes