What is the Leave No Trace principle about trash while geocaching?

Dispose of waste properly and pack it out.

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  1. Leave all trash where you find it
  2. Dispose of waste properly and pack it out ✔
  3. Bury trash near the cache

Why: Leave No Trace principles apply to geocaching, including disposing of waste properly and packing out what you bring.

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Answer: Dispose of waste properly and pack it out. Leave No Trace principles apply to geocaching, including disposing of waste properly and packing out what you bring.

  1. Scouting America: Geocaching www.scouting.org/merit-badges/geocaching
    The Leave No Trace Seven Principles and the Outdoor Code as they apply to geocaching
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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