diff --git a/.github/workflows/build.yml b/.github/workflows/build.yml
index 539e196a..6d4e77b4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build.yml
@@ -22,6 +22,8 @@ jobs:
  
     steps:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v2
+    - name: remove bundled boost
+      run: sudo rm -rf /usr/local/share/boost
     - name: update apt
       run: sudo apt update
     - name: install monero dependencies