Weird error when trying to empty the trash

Recently, at times when I try and empty the trash I am getting this error:
The operation cannot be completed because one or more required items cannot be found.
(Error code -43).
It doesn't happen all the time and it isn't consistent. The only thing that has changed recently is I did need to take it into the Genius Bar and have them replace the power supply, but I highly doubt that has anything to do with it. Any help greatly appreciated.

Look at these links.
Solving Trash Problems
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html
How To Fix Stubborn Trash and Why it Won't Delete
http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Trash/index.ws
 Cheers, Tom

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