How to remove transparent background from a circle shape

I have been desperately trying to create a circular logo for an icon in Photshop CS6. Unfortunately I have to start with a rectangular background. After creating the circluar icon I want to remove it from the canvas leaving only the circular icon. I can't find a way to do it.
Everytime I try I end up with the canvas shape behind the icon logo.
Isn't there a way to crop a circle? Initiate a circular canvas? Help!

Hi there
As Charles mentioned, it would be very helpful if you could post a screenshot. When you say "rectangular background", do you mean the locked background layer that's in your layers panel when you create a new canvas? I've posted a screenshot below.
If this is the case, you can simply delete this background layer. Unless you have another background layer, this will leave you with a transparent background, essentially "removing" the area around your logo. You would then be able to save the file in a format that supports transparency (such as .png).
Please post again if you need further clarification. Screenshots would be very helpful!

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