wastebasket Emoji
🗑️ shows a wastebasket for trash, deletion, and cleanup actions in digital content.
U+1F5D1 U+FE0F
The 🗑️ symbol (WASTEBASKET) is commonly used to represent trash, disposal, or deleting unwanted items. It’s popular in UI labels, messages, and content moderation notes. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
wastebasket Emoji Meaning
The 🗑️ emoji depicts a wastebasket and is used to communicate “trash,” “throw away,” or “discard.” In interfaces, it often represents the delete/remove action, such as clearing a list item, removing an attachment, or discarding drafts. In everyday writing, it can signal tidying up, cleanup, or that something should be thrown away. Because it visually suggests disposal, it’s also used in posts about decluttering, inventory removal, or moderation (for example, removing inappropriate content). The official Unicode name is WASTEBASKET with code point U+1F5D1 U+FE0F.
Common uses
- •Labeling a delete button or trash icon in apps and websites
- •Indicating removal of files, emails, or attachments in UI messages
- •Commenting on decluttering or cleanup in social posts
- •Marking content as unwanted or to be discarded (e.g., spam, drafts)
- •Creating prompts or forms for “trash/throw away” decisions
Examples
🗑️ Wastebasket Emoji Symbol
- 🗑️Click 🗑️ to remove this item from your list.
- 🗑️Draft saved—ready to delete when you are.
- 🗑️Please discard damaged packaging in the 🗑️ bin.
- 🗑️That message was removed by the moderation team 🗑️.
- 🗑️Cleaning day: old receipts go in 🗑️.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F5D1 U+FE0F | |
| HTML Entity | 🗑 | |
| HTML Code | 🗑 | |
| CSS | \1F5D1 |
FAQ
What does 🗑️ usually mean?
It most commonly represents trash, disposal, or a delete/remove action in digital contexts.
How do I copy the 🗑️ symbol?
You can copy the character directly as shown: 🗑️. For code, use the HTML entity 🗑 or the provided Unicode escapes.
What is the Unicode info for 🗑️?
Unicode name: WASTEBASKET. Code point: U+1F5D1 U+FE0F. HTML entity: 🗑. CSS escape: \\1F5D1.
Where should I use 🗑️ in UI?
Use it for delete/trash actions such as removing items, clearing drafts, discarding attachments, or labeling a trash bin.