Auto-Deleting Files in Recycle Bin (2024)

Windows

1. Press the button , and click on .
2. In the Windows Settings window, click on System.
3. (For Windows 10) In the System window, find Storage in the left column and click on that. You should see the storage options and usage on the right side of the window. Click on the Configure Storage Sense or run it now link.
   
   (For Windows 11) In the System window, find Storage in the left column and click on that. You should see a list of your storage options and usage. Scroll down to the Storage management section and click on Storage Sense.
   
4. (For Windows 10) In the Configure Storage Sense or run it now window, make sure the toggle under Storage Sense is set to On. Under Temporary Files, choose the desired setting for Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for over.

   The following options are available: Never, 1 day, 14 days, 30 days, or 60 days.
   
   (For Windows 11) In the Storage Sense window, make sure the toggle under Automatic User content cleanup is set to On. Under Configure cleanup schedules, choose the desired setting for Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for over.

   The following options are available: Never, 1 day, 14 days, 30 days, or 60 days.

macOS

1. Open up Finder.
2. Under the Finder menu (upper left corner), go to Settings. Click on Advanced.
   
3. Make sure the box next to Remove items from the Trash after 30 days is checked.