If your using vista go to the control panel and select change desktop icons on the LHS panel and re tick the box next to recycle bin when the new window opens.
or if Vista:
Quick Instructions to Find the Lost Recycle Bin
1) Right click the Vista Desktop
2) Click on Personalize
3) Select: 'Change desktop icons'
4) At the Desktop Icon Settings, place a tick next to: 'Recycle Bin'.
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