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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

Greece 4/9/2026 CITO: Beach-Cleanup in Greece by vriskodromo
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 4/9/2026 Uklidme Cesko spolecne se skolkou by 3,14 D
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 4/9/2026 🚮 Cito Berkel en Rodenrijs - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Southern England, United Kingdom 4/9/2026 Boosting Biodiversity - One Plug Plant at a Time! by fizzwhizz
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 4/9/2026 CITO na Hůrkách by GeoDr1
Kraj Vysočina, Czechia 4/9/2026 Čistá řeka Sázava ve Světlé (2026) by Karlos26
Niedersachsen, Germany 4/9/2026 Cito im Bornumer Holz by DeLaTrick
Washington 4/9/2026 Waterfront CITO at Zuanich Point by twlare
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 4/9/2026 Uklid u Novych Dvoru II by Routparta
Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia 4/9/2026 Pasienky pasienkové 2 by mimino84 & OZ Permoníci