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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

Friesland, Netherlands 5/15/2026 66 #Even schoonmaken in de stad by De Bijtjes
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 5/15/2026 🟠 Cito op het Oranjeplein! by roenir
Southern England, United Kingdom 5/15/2026 15th May - Path Trimming at Green Lane by YazCeleste
Mazowieckie, Poland 5/15/2026 Czysta Wisła - Gocław by QbaPL
California 5/15/2026 Van Maren Park CITO by WildBandy
Queensland, Australia 5/15/2026 PR Park Bums Up by GreenGecko1
Troms, Norway 5/15/2026 CITO Lille Årmeset by Team IBO
Małopolskie, Poland 5/15/2026 Chodź, posprzątaj mój GeoŚwiat - Białe Morza by najlepsi<3
Iowa 5/15/2026 Geocachers Care - Monthly CITO - May by Burnt Turtles
Washington 5/15/2026 Endangered Species Day 🦈,Butt Clean Up CITO by sproutter