Using Windows Vista or 7, if you’ve deleted or lost your desktop recycle bin icon, you might want to know how to get them back.
Go to Control Panel \ Personalize (or right-click on the desktop and select Personalize), and then choose the link for “Change Desktop Icons” on the left-hand side.
Here you will be able to turn it back on or disable it your choice.
Tags: recycle bin, trash can, Vista, windows, Windows 7