Emptying this vacuum model is pretty simple. You can get the hang of it in just a couple of minutes. At the back of the vacuum and directly behind the dust cup are two dust cup release latches. Slide up both latches and the dust cup will be loosened from the vacuum. You can then pull out the dust cup. Next, hover the bottom of the dust cup above your trash can. There will be a release button at the bottom. Press it and the door at the bottom of the cup will open, dumping the contents into the trash can. Be warned that this process can kick up a lot of dust. If you are allergic, you should consider wearing a facial mask. Debris will collect at the top portion of the dust cup, held back by a mesh screen. There is a button similar to the one underneath the cup at the top. Press it and the top of the cup will crack open. From there, you can clean out the accumulated debris. To reinstall the dust cup, all you have to do is reseating the dust cup back to its place. The latches will automatically spring closed when the dust cup is back in position.