Recycle Bin missing from the desktop of Windows Vista

To restore the "Recycle Bin" icon on your computer desktop, please follow one of the methods listed below:

Method 1:

1) Right-click on the blank area of the desktop and select “Personalize”
2) You will find a link “Change desktop icons” under “Tasks” at the left side of the page. Click on ““Change desktop icons” link
3) Check the box next to “Recycle Bin” option
4) Click on “Apply” button and then click “OK”.

The above steps should help you in restoring the “Recycle Bin” icon on your desktop. However, if you have any difficulty in following the above method, I can assist you with another set of steps to resolve the issue. Please follow the steps below:

Method 2:

1) Click on the "Start" button located at the left-bottom corner of your desktop and navigate to "Control Panel"
2) After you click on “Control Panel”, you should find a link (option) “Control Panel Home” at the left side of the page. Click on “Control Panel Home”
3) Click on “Appearance and Personalization”
4) Click on “Personalization”
5) You will find a link "Change desktop icons" under "Tasks" at the left side of the page. Click on "Change desktop icons" link
6) Check the box next to "Recycle Bin" option
7) Click on "Apply" button and then click "OK".

For pictorial representation of the above steps, please visit the below link:
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/vista_recycle_bin.htm