Garbage Truck

The LEGO Duplo Garbage Truck, set number 5637, was released in 2010 as part of the wider City-themed sub-line. Designed for toddlers and preschool-aged children, the set was intended to introduce foundational building skills through familiar urban service vehicles. Its design prioritized durability and safety, featuring large, rounded plastic bricks that are easy for small hands to manipulate, alongside a functional tipping mechanism that mimics the real-world operation of waste management vehicles.

The set reflects the pedagogical approach of the Duplo brand, which emphasizes imaginative roleplay and the understanding of community roles. By including a waste collector figure and a bin, the design encourages children to engage in simple narrative play about neighborhood maintenance. Like many sets in the Duplo City collection of that era, it was well-received by parents and educators for its robust construction and its ability to withstand intensive play, helping it remain a recognizable staple in the early LEGO catalog.