diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Machines/recycler.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Machines/recycler.yml
index 8bbbad6c0d..f62923fe2a 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Machines/recycler.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Machines/recycler.yml
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@
         volume: -3
     cutOffSound: false
   - type: MaterialStorage
+    insertOnInteract: false
   - type: Conveyor
   - type: Rotatable
   - type: Repairable