diff --git a/planetstack/observer/steps/garbage_collector.py b/planetstack/observer/steps/garbage_collector.py
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+++ b/planetstack/observer/steps/garbage_collector.py
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+import os
+import base64
+from planetstack.config import Config
+
+class GarbageCollector(SyncStep):
+	requested_interval = 86400
+	provides=[]
+
+	def call(self):
+		pass
+