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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

British Columbia, Canada 3/25/2026 Sasquatch Country CITO - March 25 by hippykippy
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 3/25/2026 Zkrášlujeme Barrandov 🌺 by Tomas99
Berlin, Germany 3/25/2026 Cito im Einsteinpark by Hänsel21
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 3/25/2026 Jarní úklid 2026 by GeoDr1
Niedersachsen, Germany 3/25/2026 2. CITO am Munitionsdepot by VFrau20
Region Hovedstaden, Denmark 3/25/2026 CITO-event. Ved Sydhavn St. by tognisserne
Niedersachsen, Germany 3/25/2026 Auch Waldheim macht die Region sauber by generationsteam
Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany 3/25/2026 Cito 4/2026 am Neustädter See by neustädter
Sachsen, Germany 3/25/2026 Putzaktion am Geberbach by Sandokan22
Region Sjælland, Denmark 3/25/2026 CITO HOLBÆK by Merete Larsen