diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/basic-circuit-board.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/basic-circuit-board.lua
index 0e36b8e..fc0679d 100644
--- a/lignumis/prototypes/content/basic-circuit-board.lua
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/basic-circuit-board.lua
@@ -66,7 +66,8 @@ if settings.startup["lignumis-circuit-progression"].value then
         :addIndicatorIcon("__base__/graphics/icons/iron-plate.png")
         :assign({
             localised_name = { "item-name.electronic-circuit" },
-            order = "b[circuits]-b0[electronic-circuit-iron]"
+            order = "b[circuits]-b0[electronic-circuit-iron]",
+            auto_recycle = false
         })
         :unlockedByTechnology("electronics")
 end
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