# Empty bin items after 30 days
Remove items in the bin after 30 days
- Tested on macOS:
- Monterey
- Big Sur
- Parameter type: bool
# Set to true
Automatically empty bin after 30 days
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXRemoveOldTrashItems" -bool "true" && killall Finder
# Set to false (default value)
Keep bin as is
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXRemoveOldTrashItems" -bool "false" && killall Finder
# Read current value
defaults read com.apple.finder "FXRemoveOldTrashItems"
# Reset to default value
defaults delete com.apple.finder "FXRemoveOldTrashItems" && killall Finder