How to: Configure the Recycle Bin to use less disk space.
Solution:
Decrease the capacity of the Recycle Bin by moving the slider to the left.
1) Right-click the 'Recycle Bin' icon. (A pop-up menu appears.)
2) Select 'Properties' from the pop-up menu.
3) Move the slider to the left in the 'Maximum size of Recycle Bin section.' (The percentage of the drive dedicated to deleted files is displayed.)
'Recycle Bin Properties' dialog box
4) Click 'Apply' and then click 'OK'.