Since updating to Mac OS X 10.8.2 I can't empty the Trash

Since updating mt Macbook to Mac OS X 10.8.2 I can't empty the Trash. Can some one help please?

What type of error message are you getting?
There's a freeware app called TrashIt! that works very well for clearing files stuck in the Bin. It works with ML, too. Here's a link.

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