In San Jose, the most common household recycling bin is 96 gallons for single-family homes, and the city offers recycling carts in 32-, 64-, and 96-gallon sizes at no extra cost for recycling.

Normal household size

  • 96 gallons : most common choice for recycling among single-family homes in San Jose.
  • 64 gallons : also available and used by some households.
  • 32 gallons : the smallest cart option.

Simple answer

If you’re asking what size most households have, the answer is 96 gallons for recycling.

Quick note

San Jose residents can change cart size through the city’s service channels, so the “normal” size is common, but not required for every home.