How do I move a file to the Recycle Bin using PowerShell?

Question

By default when you delete a file using PowerShell it\'s permanently deleted.

I would like to actually have the deleted item go to the recycle bin just like I would

Answer 1

Here is a shorter version that reduces a bit of work

$path = ""
$shell = new-object -comobject "Shell.Application"
$item = $shell.Namespace(0).ParseName("$path")
$item.InvokeVerb("delete")