I'm not sure what caused your problem but I think I have a quick solution. Instead of trying to empty the recycling bin when it gets too full just don't allow anything to go in there.

If you right click on the recycling bin icon on your desktop and choose properties there should be an option saying not to move any files to the recycling bin, remove files immediately when deleted.

Hope This Helps! 

I have seen this before, debodun.  It usually happens to older computers and is usually the direct result of either bad RAM or not enough of it.  However, the RAM is not completely at fault.  Usually, when there is a large program (that is, a program that uses a lot of Hard Drive capacity) in use, or even being deleted as in this case, the computer can freeze up and even reboot itself with or without warning.  You may or may not see a "blue screen of death." 

To fix this problem right now, seeing how you have already sent the files to the recycle bin, would probably be to Restore the files.  Next, select the file and press the key and hold it.  Then press .  This will bypass the Recycle Bin.  You should receive a message prompt showing a folder or file desintegrating.  Press Yes. 

The only true solution would probably be to replace the RAM with new and more of it.