diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
index bbad1ab25b1..1c90c07aefb 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
@@ -1332,7 +1332,7 @@
 	if(mode == FALSE)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the screws around the power connection</span>.")
 	else if(mode == TRUE)
-		to_chat(user, <span class='notice'>"You attach the screws around the power connection.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You attach the screws around the power connection.</span>")
 	I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	mode = !mode
 	return TRUE