Press Windows + R , type shell:RecycleBinFolder , and hit Enter. This is a reliable shortcut that works across all current Windows versions. How to Permanently Add it to File Explorer

After a feature update, some users report the Recycle Bin icon incorrectly showing as full. To fix:

After typing it once, simply start typing “recy” in the address bar in the future, and Windows will autocomplete.

The Recycle Bin icon will now appear in the list on the left side of the window. Method 2: Pinning Recycle Bin to "Quick Access"

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