is it possible to get rid of the trash icon?

[honest brad <thumbtack@softhome.net>]

I dont like desktop icons, and I am wondering if there is a way to get rid of 
the trash icon on the desktop. I added a line to my startup script that 
deletes the trash directory in my home directory, however I was wondering if 
there was a cleaner way to do it.  Also, my roommate was wondering if it were 
at all possible to have desktop icons without the text underneath them.

Much thanks to the Ivan and the debian-kde developers! Your work is greatly 
appreciated!

-honest brad