Manage the Recycle Bin of a Site

In SharePoint 2010 when a user deletes any content from a site the items are placed in the Recycle Bin. This article will help the administrator manage the recycle bin of a site.

Login to your SharePoint site as the administrative account.

View items in the Recycle Bin

1. To open the Recycle Bin, click Recycle Bin on the Quick Launch

Delete an item from the Recycle Bin

1. Check the box next to the item you wish to permanently Delete

2. Select Delete Selection

3. Click OK

Restore an item from the Recycle Bin

1. Check the box next to the item you wish to Restore

2. Select Restore Selection

3. Click OK