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First introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2, the Active Directory recycle bin builds on AD’s tombstoning feature to allow administrators to easily restore deleted directory objects. Prior to Windows Server 2012, the recycle bin was accessible only from the command line using PowerShell. Windows Server 2012 contains a graphical user interface for working with and enabling the recycle bin as part of the Active Directory Administrative Center.
Before following this procedure, it’s important to understand that once enabled, the recycle bin can’t be disabled. You’ll need to make sure that your forest is running at the Windows Server 2008 R2 forest function level or higher, that you have at least one Windows Server 2012 domain controller (DC) in the domain, and that all other DCs in the domain are running Windows Server 2008 R2 or higher.
Any AD objects that you delete will now be moved to the Deleted Objects container.
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