diff --git a/core/trashcan.ts b/core/trashcan.ts
index ee7c98eeb..42c32ea1f 100644
--- a/core/trashcan.ts
+++ b/core/trashcan.ts
@@ -545,7 +545,7 @@ export class Trashcan
 
   /** Inspect the contents of the trash. */
   click() {
-    if (!this.hasContents()) {
+    if (!this.hasContents() || this.workspace.isDragging()) {
       return;
     }
     this.openFlyout();