This is documented behavior: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/backup.102/b14192/flashptr004.htm#sthref615 "Recycle bin objects are not counted as used space. If you query the space views to obtain the amount of free space in the database, objects in the recycle bin are counted as free space." Regards, Brandon From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sharon.Kovac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx There was no change in dba_free_space after I purged the recycle bin. ________________________________ Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message or attachments hereto. Please advise immediately if you or your employer do not consent to Internet email for messages of this kind. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of this company shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it.