Skip to content

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

Queensland, Australia 5/14/2026 C Park Bums Up by GreenGecko1
Washington 5/14/2026 It's Endangered Species Day! ⚠️ 🐅 🦅 🐠 🦥 🐆 ⚠️ by Captain_Cookie
Australian Capital Territory, Australia 5/14/2026 GGGT # 123 - Ainslie Avenue CITO II by fitzy_1965 & minniek
Alberta, Canada 5/14/2026 Spruce Up Spruce Grove CITO 2026 by Mike Fitz and Iamgrateful
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 5/14/2026 Severní vítr pod Husákem by 3+1Mimoni
Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia 5/14/2026 Hrabkacie by Simon Cooper & OZ Permoníci
Region Syddanmark, Denmark 5/14/2026 CITO - Nyborg Strand by SmukkeDanmark
Østfold, Norway 5/14/2026 Romsåsen event 4 by haljan
London, United Kingdom 5/14/2026 Balsam Bashing on Wimbledon Common by Cacheandwalk
Friesland, Netherlands 5/15/2026 66 #Even schoonmaken in de stad by De Bijtjes