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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

California 1/22/2026 Just a CITO in Sunnyvale at the End of the Road by the GBA
Southern England, United Kingdom 1/22/2026 22nd Jan - More odd jobs at Netheridge by Monski
Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia 1/22/2026 CITO - Nakrmíme zvířátka podruhé by jardamagic, bonsaj
Niedersachsen, Germany 1/22/2026 Cito am Donnerstag by generationsteam
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 1/22/2026 ERBV n°25 - Un Cito en Hiver by The Mad
Friesland, Netherlands 1/23/2026 Langs het Fietspad by De Bijtjes
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 1/23/2026 }Vrijdag} Cito in Pijnacker by roenir
Southern England, United Kingdom 1/23/2026 23rd Jan - Removing the Old Fence line at Alney by Monski
Niedersachsen, Germany 1/23/2026 Cito im Limmer Brunnen by DeLaTrick
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 1/23/2026 Krmení ptáčků 🐦 by myskakarel, dr.vota