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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

Ontario, Canada 12/26/2025 Boxing Day Clean Up by Pasha88
Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 12/26/2025 Uklid u Cekovskeho rybnika III by Routparta
Region Sjælland, Denmark 12/26/2025 JuleCITO by Minck
New South Wales, Australia 12/26/2025 Boxing Day CITO #6 by JohnoMawbs
Malta 12/26/2025 Ġnien il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa Cleanup by Berrydehamster & NLBokkie
Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia 12/26/2025 CITO BOROVINKA 5 by eMichalek + phylie
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 12/26/2025 🎅 Santa cleaning trash in Pijnacker by roenir
Małopolskie, Poland 12/26/2025 Źle wyszło... CITO w Piątek podejście II by najlepsi<3
South East England, United Kingdom 12/26/2025 CITO at The Lammas by hedgepiglet
South West England, United Kingdom 12/26/2025 Binning the Minging by BlitzMar2010