# How do I restore something I deleted from the trash / recycle bin?

> Select the items in the Trash above the folder tree and click Restore. Access requires one of two Site Role abilities.

URL: https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/content-management/restore-from-trash.html
category: Content Management
article-type: how-to
content-kind: faq
release-availability: all
tags: collaboration, authoring
updated: 2026-10-06

![Thumbnail for video illustrating how to restore an asset from Trash](https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/h6ipy0dzuw/swatch)

The Trash bin sits above the left-hand folder tree in the Site Content area. To restore one or more items, select the checkbox next to them and click **Restore** at the top of the list.

If you don't see the Trash bin, contact your CMS administrator.

> **For administrators**
>
> Users need at least one of these Site Role abilities to access the Trash bin:
>
> - View and Restore only assets the current user deleted
> - View and Restore all assets in the Trash

See [Trash](https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/content-management/trash.html) for how long items are retained.