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I have been trying to add the trash can to Plank, but I cannot figure out how to do it (Ubuntu 15.10). I see instructions on how to do it for Elementary OS, but I have no knowledge of Elementary OS so I don't know how to convert the code to work for Ubuntu, if it is even possible.

Does anyone know how to get the trash can on Plank?

Carson Englhardt
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It can be done but as far as I can see it does not have the full functionality of the actual 'Trash'. Create a new .dockitem with the following command:

touch $HOME/.config/plank/dock1/launchers/trash.dockitem

and then add the following to this file:

[PlankDockItemPreferences]
Launcher=trash://

Attached is a screenshot showing the Trash in place in the dock:

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Hopefully this will be enough for you? Unfortunately functionality that I see missing here is:

  1. Icon does not change whether Trash is full or empty
  2. No right click functionality to 'Empty' the Trash
andrew.46
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I'm using Ubuntu 16.0.4 with Plank version 0.11.3, and it already has this feature.

  1. Right click Plank on the desktop

  2. Choose preferences

  3. Click Docklets then double click Trash

Screenshot of plank preferences

Screenshot of the final effect in plank

TheOdd
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zoey
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