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Deleted some apps last night on my MBP and figured it would take awhile so I just left it on. Checked today and it's still emptying. I can't log out nor can I restart or power off my computer.
You can always power off your Mac by pressing and holding the power button until it goes off. It usually takes 5-10 seconds.
Tried deleted the stuff through finder and even app deleter to no avail.
The most effective method for complete app removal is manual deletion:

For problems deleting items or emptying the trash, you may find some useful ideas here:
 
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