Originally Posted by brdad
As my original post states, you are setting an example by leaving the junk in the cache and either taking nothing or leaving something.
Why not remove something less desirable from the cache, and leave one or two things, and log that you did so. You don't have to put it in another cache or keep the item, just get it out of the system! Other people may read the log and realize it might help. You can also trash out - it is's totally worthless, just remove it from the cache. If we all tried to do this, caches might have fewer items, but they might all be in good condition.
I don't do this as often as I should, either - but I think it would if we all tried.
It also helps if you make sure what you put into a cache goes into a well sealed zip lock - either one provided, or even better, a single bag just for your item.