Alternatively, you can open the Recycle Bin directly by using the Run prompt, which you can open by hitting the Windows key + R. Enter the command shell:desktop.

If you've started using the Start Menu search box as your primary application launcher, you may have come across a weird annoyance: By default, you can't open the Recycle Bin from the search box ...

This post shows how to change the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11/10. You can make the icon dark or black or set any other icon of choice.