diff --git a/core/trashcan.js b/core/trashcan.js
index 831a26ba4..424f05989 100644
--- a/core/trashcan.js
+++ b/core/trashcan.js
@@ -440,6 +440,7 @@ Blockly.Trashcan.prototype.closeFlyout = function() {
   }
   this.flyout.hide();
   this.fireUiEvent_(false);
+  this.workspace_.recordDragTargets();
 };
 
 /**