diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/item_cleanup.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/item_cleanup.dm
index 35d1fc2859..f23422329b 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/item_cleanup.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/item_cleanup.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ var/global/list/item_cleanup_list = list()
 SUBSYSTEM_DEF(item_cleanup)
 	name = "Item Cleanup"
 	wait = 10 MINUTES //should be adjusted for WO
-	var/start_processing_time = 35 MINUTES //should be adjusted for WO
+	var/start_processing_time = INFINITY //should be adjusted for WO
 	var/percentage_of_garbage_to_delete = 0.5 //should be adjusted for WO
 	//We keep a separate, private list
 	//So we don't get instant deletions of items
diff --git a/code/datums/diseases/black_goo.dm b/code/datums/diseases/black_goo.dm
index d4d9b6f509..e0350db4a8 100644
--- a/code/datums/diseases/black_goo.dm
+++ b/code/datums/diseases/black_goo.dm
@@ -194,7 +194,6 @@
 	desc = "A strange bottle of unknown origin."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items/black_goo_stuff.dmi'
 	icon_state = "blackgoo"
-	garbage = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/drinks/bottle/black_goo/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/blood/blood.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/blood/blood.dm
index 918797608b..84b224f1ca 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/blood/blood.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/blood/blood.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 	var/amount = 3
 	var/drying_time = 30 SECONDS
 	var/dry_start_time // If this dries, track the dry start time for footstep drying
-	garbage = FALSE // Keep for atmosphere
+	garbage = TRUE // Keep for atmosphere
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/Destroy()
 	for(var/datum/disease/D in viruses)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/cleanable.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/cleanable.dm
index 05d207e97d..e0759c0518 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/cleanable.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/cleanable.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(cleanable_decal_cache)
 	 */
 	var/cleaned_up = FALSE
 
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/Initialize(mapload, ...)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/misc.dm
index 9cf2aa3d8e..c38e6eea81 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/misc.dm
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/cobweb2/dynamic
 	alpha = 80
 	appearance_flags = RESET_ALPHA | TILE_BOUND | PIXEL_SCALE
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/cobweb2/dynamic/Initialize(mapload, targetdir, webscale = 1.0)
 	alpha += round(webscale * 120)
 	var/angle = dir2angle(targetdir)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/gibspawner.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/gibspawner.dm
index 120283b636..382b92489b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/gibspawner.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/gibspawner.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	var/bloodcolor //Used for gibbed humans.
 	icon = 'icons/landmarks.dmi'
 	icon_state = "landmark_gibs"
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 	var/list/viruses
 	var/mob/living/ml
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/misc.dm
index a2d8b9d151..d4c9c13b58 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/misc.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	throwforce = 0
 	throw_speed = SPEED_VERY_FAST
 	throw_range = 20
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/bananapeel/Crossed(AM as mob|obj)
 	if (iscarbon(AM))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/props/helmetgarb.dm b/code/game/objects/items/props/helmetgarb.dm
index 37ddd07bfd..fa494e42b7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/props/helmetgarb.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/props/helmetgarb.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items/helmet_garb.dmi'
 	icon_state = null
 	w_class = SIZE_TINY
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/prop/helmetgarb/Initialize(mapload, ...)
 	. = ..()
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
 	desc = "USCM standard M2 Night vision goggles for military operations. Requires a battery in order to work"
 	icon_state = "nvg"
 	gender = PLURAL
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 	w_class = SIZE_MEDIUM
 
 	var/nvg_maxhealth = 125
@@ -457,7 +457,7 @@
 	name = "old M2 night vision goggles"
 	desc = "This pair has been gutted of all electronics and therefore not working. But hey, they make you feel tacticool, and that's all that matters, right?"
 	shape = NVG_SHAPE_COSMETIC
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/prop/helmetgarb/helmet_nvg/marsoc //for Marine Raiders
 	name = "\improper Tactical M3 night vision goggles"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/shards.dm b/code/game/objects/items/shards.dm
index aa46810512..84c3d5b834 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/shards.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/shards.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	var/source_sheet_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass
 	var/shardsize
 	var/count = 1
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/shard/attack(mob/living/carbon/M, mob/living/carbon/user)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/cable_coil.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/cable_coil.dm
index 4c734f6091..e846979c00 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/cable_coil.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/cable_coil.dm
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/cut
 	item_state = "coil2"
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/cut/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
index 88ac938cd3..18578295b0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	max_amount = 60
 	attack_verb = list("hit", "bludgeoned", "whacked")
 	stack_id = "metal rod"
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 	var/sheet_path = /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal
 	var/used_per_sheet = 4
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/trash.dm b/code/game/objects/items/trash.dm
index 73b6f16294..d9d40e003c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/trash.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/trash.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items/trash.dmi'
 	w_class = SIZE_SMALL
 	desc = "This is rubbish."
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 //////////////
 ///Wrappers///
diff --git a/code/game/objects/prop.dm b/code/game/objects/prop.dm
index 7e52a617e4..aefbe4ab92 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/prop.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/prop.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
 	item_state = ""
 	desc = "A Rexim RXF-M5 EVA pistol compressed down into a laptop! Also known as the Laz-top. Part of a line of discreet assassination weapons developed for Greater Argentina and the United States covert programs respectively."
 	w_class = SIZE_SMALL
-	garbage = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/prop/geiger_counter
 	name = "geiger counter"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
index 0fbca14801..b5c207edf9 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@
 
 	var/datum/action/item_action/activation
 	var/obj/item/attached_item
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/mgoggles/prescription
 	name = "prescription marine ballistic goggles"
diff --git a/code/modules/cm_tech/implements/implants.dm b/code/modules/cm_tech/implements/implants.dm
index 5f522f47ae..8dbbe5d11c 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_tech/implements/implants.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_tech/implements/implants.dm
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 	I.on_implanted(M)
 	uses = max(uses - 1, 0)
 	if(!uses)
-		garbage = FALSE
+		garbage = TRUE
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/device/internal_implant
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition.dm
index 8b5008a0c7..594ad6b69d 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition.dm
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ Turn() or Shift() as there is virtually no overhead. ~N
 	var/max_casings = 16
 	var/current_icon = 0
 	var/number_of_states = 10 //How many variations of this item there are.
-	garbage = FALSE
+	garbage = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/launcher/rocket_launcher.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/launcher/rocket_launcher.dm
index 356d0e6c3b..b3d562c269 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/launcher/rocket_launcher.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/launcher/rocket_launcher.dm
@@ -296,7 +296,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items/weapons/guns/guns_by_faction/uscm.dmi'
 	icon_state = "m83a2_folded"
 	w_class = SIZE_MEDIUM
-	garbage = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/prop/folded_anti_tank_sadar/attack_self(mob/user)
 	user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] begins to unfold \the [src]."), SPAN_NOTICE("You start to unfold and expand \the [src]."))