How to Change the Recycle Bin Icon in Windows 10 & 11

By Timothy Tibbetts

If you're looking for a different Recycle Bin icon, it's simple to do for any skill level.

You can have different icons for a full or empty Recycle Bin.

Press the Windows Key + R, type in rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,0 and press Enter.

Click on Recycle Bin (empty) or Recycle Bin (Full).

Click on Change Icon...

Note: Here is where you will find Restore Default if you change your mind later.

Choose from the available icons or browse to a saved .ico (icon) file if you have one.

Click OK.

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