diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
index 6ac6489f4b4..ca23ac1f773 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
@@ -615,6 +615,7 @@
 	// called to vent all gas in holder to a location
 	proc/vent_gas(var/atom/location)
 		location.assume_air(gas)  // vent all gas to turf
+		air_update_turf()
 		return
 
 // Disposal pipes