Salesforce - how to access recycle bin in salesforce
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - how to access recycle bin in salesforce: step-by-step guide
Click on the app drawer on the top left and search for Recycle Bin.
You can use Restore, Delete or Empty Org Recycle Bin features just like a regular trash folder.
Click on Empty Org Recycle Bin to clear everything from the deleted items.
On successful deletion, you will see a success message.
Quick answer: To access the recycle bin in Salesforce, click the top-left app drawer and search for Recycle Bin. Use the restore, delete, or empty org features to manage deleted items. Click empty org recycle bin to clear all items, and confirm the success message upon deletion.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Manage and clear deleted items in Salesforce by accessing the recycle bin through the app drawer, then restore or empty your organization's data. This guide covers salesforce - how to access recycle bin in salesforce in 4 steps, starting with "Click on the app drawer on the top left and search for Recycle Bin" and finishing with "On successful deletion, you will see a success message". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - how to access recycle bin in salesforce take?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - How to Access Trailhead in Salesforce, Salesforce - how to access visualforce page in salesforce and Salesforce - How to Activate a Flow in Salesforce. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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