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I usually delete files permanently using Shift+Delete.

But once I accidentally sent an item to the Trash can using just Delete and got this error: 

"Trash can touched maximum limit/Empty Trash can manually".

But when I view the contents of the Trash can, it appears that it is actually empty: no files, no hidden files and no used space.

My OS is Kubuntu 12.04.1 LTS.

adi
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The notice is based on the metadata file and not the actual content of the trash folder. Check for this file for the cache size (if you want):

~/.local/share/Trash/metadata

2 methods of getting rid of the notice:

  • Remove it and the system will create a new file when you delete a file as a user.
  • You can also edit the file and change size={number} to size=0
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