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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

Southern England, United Kingdom 1/14/2026 14th Jan - Revenge and Ravaging the Bramble at RWH by Monski
Niedersachsen, Germany 1/14/2026 Cito bei Pastor Jaeckel by generationsteam
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 1/14/2026 Cito in Leidschendam: Stationsbuurt by Biertje en Team KIS98
Arizona 1/14/2026 CITO Rio Vista Natural Resource Park - 01/14 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
Stockholm, Sweden 1/14/2026 Tuffare städning - udden by BeholderX
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 1/14/2026 CITO Januari by TeamSB&MB
Washington 1/15/2026 2026 January CITO at Amtrak Piazza by AnnScout
Arizona 1/15/2026 CITO Event at Bi-Centennial Park in Surprise by leopold22
Texas 1/15/2026 January 2026 CITO by Kirbydox
Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1/15/2026 Lunch Break - Canberra Times Fountain II by minniek & fitzy_1965