Trash can always has recovery files

I see that my trash can always has recovery files in there. I was wondering why is that so?

Howdy, chrissowden.
These files are temporary files that are no longer needed by a particular application. The following article provides more information regarding "Recovered Files" folders:
OS X Mountain Lion: If the Trash contains folders of recovered files
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11057
Best regards,
Allen

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