diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
index 961edb70450..6a97d71ed68 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
@@ -467,6 +467,7 @@
 			I.loc = src
 			for(var/mob/M in viewers(src))
 				M.show_message("\the [I] lands in \the [src].", 3)
+			update()
 		else
 			for(var/mob/M in viewers(src))
 				M.show_message("\the [I] bounces off of \the [src]'s rim!.", 3)