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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 03/26/2025 26th March - Robinswood Hill Wonderful Workday by YazCeleste
British Columbia, Canada 03/26/2025 🍒🍒Cherry Tree Bend- March 26🍒🍒 by madill
California 03/26/2025 Welcome to Watson Park CITO Lucky Cowboy Bear Wine by yoyo ken
Friesland, Netherlands 03/26/2025 09#Even schoonmaken in de stad by Denyuki
Texas 03/26/2025 Oooooo! It's a CITO! by Paper__Moon
Texas 03/26/2025 Windy or Calm March Cleanup by TXvR
Arizona 03/26/2025 CITO Alvernon Park - 3/26 by Poehunters, Philbeer
Southern England, United Kingdom 03/26/2025 (Aylesbury CITO 92) Great British Spring Clean by DansBusesevents
Western Cape, South Africa 03/26/2025 Lion's Head CITO #19 ~ 26 March 2025 by Andredj
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 03/26/2025 CITO ter nagedachte aan Dutch Coaster by TeamSB&MB