diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 92e0031..3aa3596 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ up: env ## Build and start the full local stack.
 	$(COMPOSE) up -d --build
 
 down: ## Stop containers while preserving database and asset volumes.
-	$(COMPOSE) down
+	$(COMPOSE) down --remove-orphans
 
 restart: ## Restart the local stack.
 	$(COMPOSE) restart