How to remove the recycle bin icon

How to remove the recycle bin icon from the desktop easily.

watch the video from below:

Show or hide the Recycle Bin
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Here's how to get the Recycle Bin on your desktop in Windows 10:

Select the Start  button, then select Settings .
Select Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.

Select the Recycle Bin check box > Apply.

Notes
To get to desktop icon settings in Windows 8.1, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then select Search. Type desktop icons in the search box, and then select Show or hide common icons on the desktop.
To get to desktop icon settings in Windows 7, select the Start button, type desktop icons in the search box, and then select Show or hide common icons on the desktop.


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Article ID: 15057 - Last Review: Sep 1, 2016 - Revision: 17
Applies to
Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1