3 Ways to Empty Recycle Bin in Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated August 28, 2025

Do you delete all files in the Recycle Bin to empty it on Windows 10 computer? what are two ways to remove all contents of recycle bin in Windows 10. In this article, you can find the quick and easy ways to empty Recycle Bin in Windows 10.

• Way 1: Clear Recycle Bin From the Desktop or Recycle Bin Window
• Way 2: Empty Recycle Bin in Settings
• Way 3: Clean Trash Using Command-Line Tools (CMD or PowerShell)
• Tips: Clear Recycle Bin Content with iSunshare System Genius

Way 1: Clear Recycle Bin From the Desktop or Recycle Bin Window

Option 1: Open Recycle Bin, click Manage on the menu bar and choose Empty Recycle Bin.

Option 2: Right-tap Recycle Bin, and select Empty Recycle Bin in the menu.

Way 2: Empty Recycle Bin in Settings

Step 1: Access Settings.

Step 2: Choose System to continue.

Step 3: Open Storage, and select This PC (or a hard drive) under Storage.

Step 4: Click Temporary files and recycle bin.

Step 5: Choose Empty recycle bin and tap Delete.

Way 3: Clean Trash Using Command-Line Tools (CMD or PowerShell)

Using Command Prompt (Admin):

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Admin.

Step 2: Run the command: rd /s /q C:\$Recycle.Bin . You can replace C: with another drive letter as needed.

Using PowerShell (Admin):

Just launch PowerShell as Admin. Then execute the command line:Clear-RecycleBin -Force .

Tips: Clear Recycle Bin Content with iSunshare System Genius

If you want a quick and safe way to clear content in recycle bin and speed up your computer, iSunshare System Genius can be a good choice. This system cleaner can help to remove junk files from recycle bin in clicks.

Step 1: Open the software and hit the Junk File option from the sidebar. Then click the Scan button to scan your computer.

Step 2: After the scanning, go to click the Recycle Bin option from the scan result.

Step 3: Hit the Clean button to clear recycle bin files from your computer.

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