# 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