How to Access the Recycle Bin in Salesforce

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May 11, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to find and manage deleted records in Salesforce's Recycle Bin.

Quick summary

The Salesforce Recycle Bin stores all deleted records and lets you restore, permanently delete, or empty them in bulk. Accessing it through the app drawer gives you full control over deleted data without needing admin tools.

Steps

Click on the app drawer in the top left corner and search for Recycle Bin to open it.
Use the Restore, Delete, or Empty Org Recycle Bin options to manage your deleted items.
Click Empty Org Recycle Bin to permanently clear all deleted records at once.
Confirm the action and look for the success message indicating the deletion is complete.

📌 Why this matters

The Salesforce Recycle Bin is a critical data management feature that gives administrators and users a safety net when records are accidentally deleted. Being able to quickly restore, permanently delete, or bulk-clear deleted records helps teams maintain a clean CRM without risking permanent data loss. Understanding how to access and use the Recycle Bin in Salesforce reduces reliance on support tickets and empowers users to self-serve data recovery. This is especially valuable for organizations managing large volumes of leads, contacts, and opportunities in Salesforce Lightning.

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