Set WordPress to Automatically Empty the Trash
Sarah Gooding   – October 2, 2012
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Set WordPress to Automatically Empty the Trash

I found this simple, handy tip over at wprecipes.com. You can set the automatic interval at which WordPress must empty the trash by adding this to your wp-config.php file:

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define('EMPTY_TRASH_DAYS', 10 );

The number 10 refers to how many days between WordPress trash dumps. Set a “Garbage Day” interval that is convenient for you and start saving a little space.