If you don't have a Recycle Bin icon on your desktop in Windows 11, you can still access it through File Explorer. Here’s how:
- Open File Explorer: You can do this by clicking the folder icon on the taskbar or pressing
Windows + Eon your keyboard. - Navigate to the Recycle Bin: In the left sidebar of File Explorer, you should see the Recycle Bin listed. Click on it to open.
If you want to add the Recycle Bin icon back to your desktop:
- Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.
- In the Personalization settings, click on Themes.
- Scroll down and click on Desktop icon settings.
- In the Desktop Icon Settings window, check the box next to Recycle Bin and click OK. This will add the Recycle Bin icon back to your desktop.
If you still cannot find it, ensure that the setting to hide desktop icons is not enabled.