diff --git a/unzipper/helpers/start.py b/unzipper/helpers/start.py
index 508ce26d..f116bf82 100644
--- a/unzipper/helpers/start.py
+++ b/unzipper/helpers/start.py
@@ -124,9 +124,8 @@ def removal(firststart=False):
 
 
 async def remove_expired_tasks(firststart=False):
-    value = firststart
     ongoing_tasks = await get_ongoing_tasks()
-    if value:
+    if firststart:
         await clear_ongoing_tasks()
         try:
             shutil.rmtree(Config.DOWNLOAD_LOCATION)
@@ -168,8 +167,6 @@ async def remove_expired_tasks(firststart=False):
                             ),
                         )
 
-    value = firststart = False
-
 
 @aiocron.crontab("*/5 * * * *")
 async def scheduled_remove_expired_tasks():