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page_title: 'Commands: system gc'
sidebar_title: gc
description: |
  Run the system garbage collection process.
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# Command: system gc

Initializes a garbage collection of jobs, evaluations, allocations, and nodes.
This is an asynchronous operation.

## Usage

```plaintext
nomad system gc [options]
```

If ACLs are enabled, this option requires a management token.

## General Options

@include 'general_options_no_namespace.mdx'

## Examples

Running the system gc command does not output unless an error occurs:

```shell-session
$ nomad system gc

```