# Delete Sitecollection
Use this format to remove a site collection. The filename should contain DeleteSiteCollection and format is xls(x)/csv.
The following columns are required:
Url or MatterCode
Permanent (optional)
The deleted site collection is moved to the recycle bin. If the column Permanent contains a TRUE/YES value, the site collection is also removed from the recycle bin.
If a MatterCode is specified, the my matterlist entries and the matterlist entry is also removed.