diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/steam-science.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/steam-science.lua
index 31f575c..cb37493 100644
--- a/lignumis/prototypes/content/steam-science.lua
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/steam-science.lua
@@ -113,7 +113,8 @@ if spoil then
                 primary = { r = 0.65, g = 0.27, b = 0.18, a = 1.000 },
                 secondary = { r = 0.65, g = 0.27, b = 0.18, a = 1.000 },
             },
-            allow_productivity = false
+            allow_productivity = false,
+            auto_recycle = false
         }
     })