diff --git a/main.lua b/main.lua
index a3241ff..7fc1fb6 100644
--- a/main.lua
+++ b/main.lua
@@ -136,6 +136,7 @@ function normalOperation()
         -- Start the time Thread
         tmr.alarm(1, 20000, 1 ,function()
              displayTime()
+             collectgarbage()
          end)
         
       end