diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
index cf1181a0653..9024904f7e3 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/disposal/initialize()
 	// this will get a copy of the air turf and take a SEND PRESSURE amount of air from it
+	..()
 	var/atom/L = loc
 	var/datum/gas_mixture/env = new
 	env.copy_from(L.return_air())
@@ -1376,4 +1377,4 @@
 	else
 		dirs = alldirs.Copy()
 
-	src.streak(dirs)
\ No newline at end of file
+	src.streak(dirs)