How to Change the Windows 11 Recycle Bin Icon

This practical guide explains how to change the Windows 11 recycle bin icon. Follow the steps in order, review the requirements first, and use the troubleshooting notes when a setting or option does not work as expected.

Instructions to change the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11

Step 1:

Press Windows + I to open Settings and then click Personalization on the left side of the interface.

Next, look at the content next to it, we select Themes to adjust.

Step 2:

Display the new interface, we scroll down and select Desktop icon settings to change the icon displayed on the computer desktop.

Step 3:

In the Desktop Icon Settings dialog box, select Recycle Bin (full) or Recycle Bin (empty) depending on the user's needs. Then select Change Icon below to change the Recycle Bin icon again.

Displays an interface for you to choose a new icon, or click the Browse button to upload your own icon if you want. For users who want a classic or Windows 98 look, use an icon in.ico format.

Finally click Apply and OK to save the new changes.

In case the Recycle Bin icon disappears from the computer screen, we just need to select it to display it again in the Desktop icon settings interface.