How many pieces are in the Garbage Truck?

Garbage Truck contains 208 pieces.

What age is the Garbage Truck recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 5-12.

When was the Garbage Truck released?

Garbage Truck was released in 2012.

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Set #4432

Garbage Truck

The Garbage Truck is a classic LEGO City set that captures the essence of everyday civic life.

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Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Beginner build Perfect for young children and LEGO City fans looking for a simple and enjoyable building experience.
Build: 208 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 9.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating

Fans appreciate the simple, classic design and playability of this set. However, some feel that the piece count is low for the price and that the build is too basic for experienced LEGO builders.

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📝 Our Take

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The Garbage Truck is a classic LEGO City set that captures the essence of everyday civic life. This set provides a fun and engaging build experience, allowing children to recreate familiar scenes of garbage collection in their LEGO City layouts.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and fans of the LEGO City theme. With its manageable piece count and straightforward build, it's an ideal introduction to LEGO construction for children aged 5-12. The inclusion of two minifigures and various accessories enhances the playability and storytelling possibilities.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly challenging or complex build experience. While enjoyable, this set is geared towards younger builders and may not offer the depth of detail or intricate techniques found in larger, more advanced sets. Consider the larger LEGO City vehicles if you want something more complex.

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🧱 Building Experience

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208

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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5-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Easy-to-follow instructions make it great for beginners.
Functional rear loader adds play value.
Bright green color scheme is appealing.
Includes accessories like trash bins and garbage elements.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The LEGO City Garbage Truck (4432-1) presents a modest investment opportunity. As a retired set from 2012, it benefits from scarcity, though its relatively small piece count and lack of exclusive minifigures limit its potential for significant appreciation. Its appeal lies primarily within the LEGO City collector base, who may seek it to complete their town layouts. While not expected to skyrocket in value, it should hold its value and potentially see gradual growth, especially if kept in pristine condition.

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📖 About This Set

Take away the LEGO® City trash with the Garbage Truck!

The workers are busy collecting the trash in LEGO® City. Wheel the bins onto the moving rear loader to empty the trash into the garbage truck! Then take it away to the dump. Includes 2 worker minifigures.

Includes 2 worker minifigures
Features moving rear loader
Accessories include 2 trash bins, banana peel, fish, shovel and brush
Take out the trash!
Lift the garbage with the moving rear loader!
Measures over 8” (21cm) long

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Compared to newer LEGO City garbage trucks, the 4432-1 offers a simpler, more classic design. While newer sets may have more advanced features and details, this set provides a nostalgic charm and a more accessible build experience for younger children. The price point is also generally lower on the secondary market, making it a more affordable option for collectors.

2 Minifigures Included

Man, Blue Overalls over White V-Neck Shirt, Blue Cap, Beard and Glasses

4 parts

Woman, Blue Overalls over White V-Neck Shirt, Blue Cap

4 parts

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The set includes two standard LEGO City worker minifigures, a man and a woman, both wearing blue overalls and blue caps. These minifigures are common across multiple City sets, making them less exclusive but still essential for populating a LEGO town.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 208
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 86 unique parts, 204 pieces
Minifigures: 2

LEGO counts 208 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 212, including the 8 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3

Part #: 2340 2× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 10× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Blue

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Bright Green

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× Yellow

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 1× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Bright Green

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237a 2× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 2× Bright Green

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 3× Trans-Brown

Steering Wheel Sm...

Part #: 30663 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 6× Trans-Orange

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 2× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 4× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 6...

Part #: 32059 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 2× Red

Plant, Banana

Part #: 33085 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Blue

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Green

Equipment Brush /...

Part #: 3836 1× Reddish Brown

Equipment Shovel ...

Part #: 3837 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Exhaust Pipe with...

Part #: 40620 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× White

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× White

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44301a 2× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 2× White

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460b 2× Bright Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4488 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 2× White

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Green

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× White

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 52031 1× Bright Green

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 2× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Trans-Orange

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Bright Green

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60583b 2× White

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 1× Black

Bracket 5 x 2 x 2...

Part #: 6087 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Reddish Brown

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 6154 1× Red

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6180 1× Light Bluish Gray

Windscreen 1 x 6 x 3

Part #: 64453 1× Trans-Brown

Animal, Fish [Hol...

Part #: 64648 2× Flat Silver

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 1× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 3× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 3× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 87544 4× Bright Green

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 87544 2× Trans-Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87609 2× White

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 87697 4× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 88930 8× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92593 2× White

Trash Can with 4 ...

Part #: 92926 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Trash Can with 4 ...

Part #: 92926 1× Green

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 92950 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 98285 1× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 98286 1× Light Bluish Gray

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 98771 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a good selection of basic bricks and plates in common colors like white, black, and light bluish gray. The bright green elements add a pop of color and are useful for creating other vehicles or structures in a LEGO City layout.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (10x) $1.00

White Slope Brick Curved 2 x 4 x 2/3 No Studs, with Bottom Tubes (8x) $1.20

Bright Green Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] (4x) $0.80

Dark Bluish Gray Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate (4x) $1.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.60

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Modify into a street sweeper or recycling truck.

🏙 Expand the garbage truck into a larger waste management facility.

🚗 Create a custom tow truck.

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Brickformula's positive review of the LEGO 4432 Garbage Truck highlights its good value and functionality, praising the new hinge piece. Swedish Brick's unboxing video confirms the set includes two bags of parts, stickers, and an instruction manual.