How to remove the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop in Windows 7?

You cannot remove the Recycle Bin icon by pressing the Delete key from the keyboard. To remove the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop, perform the following:
1. Right-click on an empty space on the desktop and click on Personalize.
2. From the left pane, click on Change desktop icons to open Desktop Icon Settings dialog box.
3. Click to remove the check mark beside Recycle Bin.
4. Click Apply and then click OK.