diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal_outlet.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal_outlet.dm
index e8adb80b8a..c7d768b6f9 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal_outlet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal_outlet.dm
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 /obj/structure/disposaloutlet/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 
-	target = get_ranged_target_turf(src, dir, 10)
+	update_target()
 
 	var/obj/structure/disposalpipe/trunk/trunk = locate() in get_turf(src)
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/disposal_system_connection)
@@ -99,5 +99,12 @@
 
 	T.assume_air(gas)
 
+/obj/structure/disposaloutlet/set_dir(newdir)
+	. = ..()
+	update_target()
+
+/obj/structure/disposaloutlet/proc/update_target()
+	target = get_ranged_target_turf(src, dir, 10)
+
 #undef OUTLET_SCREWED
 #undef OUTLET_UNSCREWED