Comment 2 for bug 790591

I agree with the problem but as you know I disagree with the solution. The trash is too hard to access (i.e. if it's not quick to access we can remove it altogether and use an alternative such as nautilus panel and/or launcher context menu and/or the dash). In terms of looks it doesn't fit into the launcher design.

I'd favor this approach:
Make all non-application icons align at the bottom, let the user rearrange and remove them according to his preferences. That way he can also control which control goes into the screen corner.