How to Hide the Recycle Bin Link in SharePoint Navigation
Question details
The user needs to remove or hide the Recycle Bin link from the top navigation menu of a SharePoint site.
- Product
- SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the top navigation menu of a SharePoint site to remove unnecessary default links.
- Observed behavior
- The Recycle Bin link is visible in the site's top navigation and needs to be hidden from users.
Ensure you have Site Owner or Site Collection Administrator permissions before attempting to change site navigation settings or activate site collection features.
Hide the Recycle Bin via Site Collection Features
Activate the SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure feature to remove the Recycle Bin link from the navigation menu.
Please note that the results of this method may vary depending on whether you are using a Team site or a Communication site. Enabling publishing features can also affect other site capabilities, so ensure this aligns with your overall site administration strategy.
Click the gear icon in the top right corner to open the Settings menu, then select 'Site Information'.
At the bottom of the Site Information panel, click on the 'View all site settings' link.
In the Site Settings page, locate the 'Site Collection Administration' section and click on 'Site collection features'.
Scroll down the list to find 'SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure' and click the 'Activate' button next to it.
Return to your SharePoint site's home page and verify whether the Recycle Bin link has been successfully removed from the top navigation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide the Recycle Bin using the Edit Navigation option?
Yes, on many modern SharePoint sites, you can simply click 'Edit' next to the navigation menu, click the ellipsis (...) next to the Recycle Bin link, and select 'Remove' to hide it without activating publishing features.
Why is the Recycle Bin link still visible after activating the feature?
It may take a few moments for the site to apply the changes, or your browser might be caching the old navigation. Additionally, ensure you activated the feature at the 'Site Collection' level, rather than just the 'Site' level.
Does activating the Publishing Infrastructure affect my site performance?
Yes, enabling the SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure can add administrative overhead to your site and might disable certain modern site features. It is generally recommended to use the built-in navigation editing tools if available before resorting to this method.
