How to Find Recycle Bin in Salesforce

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to locate the Recycle Bin in Salesforce using the App Launcher.

Quick summary

The Salesforce Recycle Bin is accessible through the App Launcher at the top of your CRM dashboard. To find deleted records, open the App Launcher and scroll down until the Recycle Bin appears in the list.

Steps

Click the App Launcher icon at the top of the Salesforce dashboard.
Scroll down in the App Launcher menu to find the Recycle Bin.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to access the Salesforce Recycle Bin is essential for any CRM user who needs to recover accidentally deleted records such as leads, contacts, or opportunities. The Recycle Bin in Salesforce retains deleted data for up to 15 days, giving teams a critical safety net to restore important information without contacting an administrator. This demo matters because lost CRM data can directly impact sales pipelines and customer relationships. Learning this simple two-step navigation through the App Launcher saves time and prevents permanent data loss.

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