How to permanently clear or empty recycle bin on windows 11?

Storage Sense is a built-in tool in Windows 10/11 that automatically cleans up junk files and empties the Recycle Bin without requiring additional software. It safely frees up disk space automatically.

How to clear recycle bin windows 10/11

Step 1: Open Settings → System → Storage

Step 2: Enable Storage Sense

Step 3: Click Storage Sense to enter the settings interface

Step 4: Locate the ‘If files stay in the Recycle Bin longer than’ option

Step 5: Select either 1 day or 14 days according to your requirements

Step 6: Save and close settings. The system will automatically clear recycle bin windows 10/11.

Cons

• Limited cleaning options compared to third-party tools
• Cannot clean advanced system traces
• Only deletes old files, not instantly unless manually run