Why isn't Mac's Trash search scoped to the Trash by default?

1. How do you permanently delete Trash on a Mac?
2. Why isn't Trash showing up on my Mac?
3. How do I force a folder to Trash on a Mac?
4. Why can't I delete my Trash on my Mac?

How do you permanently delete Trash on a Mac?

Empty all of the Trash: Click the Empty button in the upper-right corner of the Finder window. You can also click the Finder icon in the Dock, then choose Finder > Empty Trash. In the warning message that appears, click Empty Trash.

Why isn't Trash showing up on my Mac?

It's normally invisible so you would need to press "command shift ." to see it. Usually Trash icon is located in your dock (right side).

How do I force a folder to Trash on a Mac?

Delete an item from your Mac or iCloud Drive

On your Mac, drag the item to the Bin in the Dock or select the item, then press Command-Delete. If an item is locked, click Continue to confirm you want to move the locked item to the Trash.

Why can't I delete my Trash on my Mac?

Often, your Mac's Trash folder won't empty because certain files inside are still in use. Another app, or some kind of background operational process, might be using them. Either way, you'll know this is the case because a popup will tell you something like: The operation can't be completed because the item is in use.