Deleted files do not end up in trash bin

When I delete a file, it does not end up in the trash bin but it is directly deleted from the computer. I get a warning message: 'file will be immediately deleted. Do you want to proceed'. Whe choosing yes, the file is deleted - the trash bin remains empty. When choosing no, the file just stays where it is.
This problem suddenly occured a few days ago, I don't understand
Thank,
Paul Menken
NL

Hi Paul, Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Choose your Home folder and "Get Info" (command-i). Under "Ownership & Permissions" be sure you have "read & write" privileges. Under "Details", be sure you are the owner.
Let us know.
-mj
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