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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

Region Syddanmark, Denmark 1/18/2026 CiTo ved HC Andersen Skoven på Svendsagervej by KratluskerDK
Tanzania 1/18/2026 CITO at the Beach of Paje / Sansibar by Kanga
Southern England, United Kingdom 1/18/2026 (Aylesbury CITO 141) January 2026 by (Aylesbury CITO)
Gambia 1/18/2026 Beach Clean up 2026-1 by darkdanger
London, United Kingdom 1/18/2026 Church Cito 012…Lesnes Abbey (#28 – Litter Pick) by 1260rjc
Iowa 1/18/2026 Geocachers Care - Monthly CITO - January by Burnt Turtles
Region Midtjylland, Denmark 1/18/2026 Grusgravs-CITO by jwwd
Region Nordjylland, Denmark 1/18/2026 Skovbrynet CITO by -sax-
Satakunta, Finland 1/18/2026 Petäjäksen pönttöjen huolto-CITO by SATAGEO_RY
South Wales, United Kingdom 1/18/2026 New Year's Resolutions by Dawn-Treader