Password protect trash?

Hi guys,
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to password protect my trash can so nobody can delete files from my pc without me there.
I've looked everywhere and found nothing. But there must be away. Mac's have almost everything.
Thanks in advance!

Yeah, here's how to do it. In finder, click Go>Go To Folder. Type in EXACTLY "~/.Trash". Then hit File>Get Info. Down at the bottom is the permissions, simply click the little lock, type in your password, and change the one under your username to "Read Only." That way, whenever you move something to the trash, it asks for a password!

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#1) Please check your caps lock key which seems to be on and many perceive as shouting your questions.
#2) Use secure empty trash when you want secure deleting.
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