The moment a file hits the trash, it should be gone. Empty Trash runs silently in your menu bar, keeping your Mac perpetually clean.
You shouldn't spend a single thought on "emptying the trash." Empty Trash removes this chore from your daily workflow entirely.
Instantly detects when files are moved to the trash and completes the emptying process within 1 second.
Resides quietly in your menu bar. No Dock clutter, no annoying notifications, just productivity.
Enable auto-start to have the app running every time you boot your Mac. Set it and forget it.
Guided setup for "Full Disk Access" ensures all operations are legitimate, secure, and compliant.
Need to keep something? Quickly disable auto-empty via the menu bar and turn it back on whenever you're ready.
All settings are saved persistently. Your configurations are restored instantly after app restarts.
Go from download to automation in under two minutes.
Drag Empty Trash to your Applications folder and double-click to launch it in your menu bar.
Toggle "Auto Empty" and follow the prompts to enable "Full Disk Access" in System Settings.
With background monitoring and auto-start enabled, you'll never have to think about trash again.
Files vanish the moment they enter the trash. Itโs seamless, silent, and efficientโas if the deleted files never existed.
Empty Trash is a purely local application. No internet, no data collection, no tracking. Your files stay yours.
The app runs completely offline and never connects to any external servers.
All operations are handled on-device. Names, paths, and contents never leave your Mac.
Utilizes official Apple APIs and permission systems for transparent and safe operation.
Download Empty Trash now and let automation take over.