HT3275 Is it possible to delete older backups manually? I have tried and the files will not delete (Files remain in trash when emptied)

Is it possible to delete older backups manually? I have tried and the files will not delete (Files remain in trash when emptied)
I am Backing up to a Lacie HD 1tb.
I also use the drive to store Current work on as well as my Time Machine Backup.
Thanks!

Read the following link to get a clearer idea on how to approach trash problems.
Solving Trash Problems and this is a link to download Trash it.
Download Trash It! for Mac

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• A display with 1024-by-768 resolution or higher
• Mac OS X v10.4.9 or Mac OS X v10.5.5 or later
• QuickTime 7.1.6 or later
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• 4GB of RAM when working with uncompressed HD sources
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Hi TXJACK,
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