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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

Středočeský kraj, Czechia 02/26/2026 GC: 20. narozeniny (DPDD XXXVI) by phylie + eMichalek
Southern England, United Kingdom 02/26/2026 26th Feb - Hedge Laying for Habitats at Hucclecote by YazCeleste
Region Syddanmark, Denmark 02/26/2026 CITO langs stranden by 29kenneth
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 02/26/2026 🚮 Cito Hoek van Holland - Grabbelen by Theodd1
North Dakota 02/26/2026 Minot CITO - February 2026 by MinotRanger
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 02/26/2026 Cito in Leidschendam: De Heuvel by Biertje en Team KIS98
Ontario, Canada 02/26/2026 Watt's Pond CITO by mmsm
British Columbia, Canada 02/26/2026 Surprise! A Wellington Work Party... by buggirl1975
Kärnten, Austria 02/26/2026 CiTo - Flurreinigung in Warmbad 4.0 by illios
Jihočeský kraj, Czechia 02/26/2026 Přikrmování ptactva ve Stromovce XXVIII by trebonak