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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 7/11/2025 11th July - Fabulous Footpaths at Green Lane by YazCeleste
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 7/11/2025 -Vrijdag- Cito in Koningshof by roenir
Alberta, Canada 7/11/2025 Grey Nuns White Spruce CITO by Lady_Viper
Indiana 7/11/2025 Veterans park/Greenway Lunch CITO by dlinst84
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 7/11/2025 A co děti, mají si kde hrát? I. by 3+1Mimoni
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany 7/11/2025 6. Bützower CITO - Neuendorf by 7keule7
Victoria, Australia 7/11/2025 Sandringham Cleanup by TheodoreThePink
Arizona 7/11/2025 7/11 Feeling Lucky Loopy CITO #6 by Tusmke
Illinois 7/12/2025 Warmer than last CITO - Wildflower Parks by mau724
South Australia, Australia 7/12/2025 Sellicks CITO V4 by Team Waldron