diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
index 1393c1b2e10..5d5b3702e8a 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
@@ -769,16 +769,6 @@
 // change visibility status and force update of icon
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/hide(var/intact)
 	invisibility = intact ? 101: 0	// hide if floor is intact
-	update_icon()
-
-// update actual icon_state depending on visibility
-// if invisible, append "f" to icon_state to show faded version
-// this will be revealed if a T-scanner is used
-// if visible, use regular icon_state
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/update_icon()
-	icon_state = initial(icon_state)
-	return
-
 
 	// expel the held objects into a turf
 	// called when there is a break in the pipe
@@ -913,7 +903,7 @@
 // called when pipe is cut with welder
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/proc/welded()
 	var/obj/structure/disposalconstruct/C = new (src.loc)
-	switch(initial(icon_state))
+	switch(icon_state)
 		if("pipe-s")
 			C.ptype = 0
 		if("pipe-c")
diff --git a/html/changelogs/Ferner-200726-bugfix_disposalpipes.yml b/html/changelogs/Ferner-200726-bugfix_disposalpipes.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..7cdcc0189df
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/Ferner-200726-bugfix_disposalpipes.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+author: Ferner
+delete-after: True
+changes: 
+  - bugfix: "Fixed bent disposal pipes appearing like straight pieces, fixed disposal construction being borked."
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