diff --git a/kmk/keys.py b/kmk/keys.py
index 9c2bc1d..1ffb6e5 100644
--- a/kmk/keys.py
+++ b/kmk/keys.py
@@ -287,7 +287,6 @@ def make_key(
     '''
 
     global NEXT_AVAILABLE_KEY
-    gc.collect()
 
     if type == KEY_SIMPLE:
         constructor = Key