LEGO Reviews City60495

Recycling Truck

Name: LEGO Recycling Truck 60495
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60495
Rating: 4.77 (75 reviews)

82 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2025434 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Recycling Truck scores 81.9 and earns its Highly Recommended badge with one of the cleanest approval signals in the batch: owners rate it 4.77 out of 5, it ships with zero stickers, and its dual-compartment dump feature consistently draws praise as the best City garbage truck LEGO has made."

The 2025 Recycling Truck earns a BrickScore of 81.9 and is firmly Highly Recommended, backed by a flood of enthusiastic owner reviews averaging 4.77 out of 5 from 75 ratings. All reviewer commentary is strongly positive, emphasizing the functional play features, sturdy construction, and all-printed parts with no stickers as particular highlights. Reviewers across multiple ages and contexts called it one of the best City garbage truck iterations LEGO has produced.

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LOVED (8)

01Fully functional dual-compartment dumping mechanism that accurately mimics a real recycling truck
02All parts are printed with no stickers whatsoever
03Sturdy, solid build that holds up well to repeated play
04Larger and more detailed than predecessor sets such as the 2015 Garbage Truck (60118)
05Clear and detailed instruction booklet accessible to children as young as seven or eight
06Satisfying build experience taking roughly one hour
07Strong red-and-white trim detailing along the vehicle base
08Two included dumpsters that operate independently

CRITICIZED (3)

01Price noted by some as slightly high; a few reviewers would have preferred a small reduction
02Minifigure selection rated below average relative to other aspects in the aspect consensus
03Small piece sizes can be fiddly, making it more appropriate for older children despite the City theme

What reviewers are saying

"Inside, the structure is excellent. There are two separate compartments and a movable internal wall operated by a yellow lever."

RacingBrick

"This is easily one of the best garbage or recycling trucks they have ever done."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"This recycling truck is a fun play set. It walks the narrow line between simple enough for little kids and intriguing very well, with mostly standard bricks providing a well-thought out build."

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

Older LEGO City garbage/recycling trucks — This 2026 model is superior despite reviewer's bias toward older versions; the combination of looks, smooth build, play value, and mechanical innovations (dual separation, new wheels) makes it one of the best garbage/recycling trucks LEGO has made.

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Consensus

BUY

RacingBrick

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BUY

"Inside, the structure is excellent. There are two separate compartments and a movable internal wall operated by a yellow lever."

Key Pros

✓Excellent internal mechanics with two separate compartments
✓Smooth waste-compaction feature with movable internal wall
✓Clever building solution for forklift arms using Bionicle teeth elements

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BUY

"This is easily one of the best garbage or recycling trucks they have ever done."

Key Pros

✓Excellent dual-compartment waste-sorting mechanism with separate entry/exit doors
✓All printed details (no stickers) with clean, quality execution
✓Smooth, interesting build with good structural integrity

Key Cons

✕Forks cannot fully fold away; remain extended whether facing forward (hazardous while driving) or partially retracted
✕Minor manufacturing flaw: plastic flashing on pin piece required manual removal

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Editorial Source

BUY

"This recycling truck is a fun play set. It walks the narrow line between simple enough for little kids and intriguing very well, with mostly standard bricks providing a well-thought out build."

Key Pros

✓Simple enough for young children yet engaging mechanics
✓Well-thought-out build with mostly standard bricks
✓Sturdy, work-well functions suitable for active play

Key Cons

✕Figure arms need to hang out of car door window to fit in the new cabin plate
✕Compact cabin design may be cramped for some hand sizes

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Recycling Worker - Female, Lime Safety Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Dark Green Legs with Reflective Stripes, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe

Recycling Worker - Male, Lime Safety Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Dark Green Legs with Reflective Stripes, Dark Bluish Gray Beanie

Standout parts (per reviewers)

new windscreen element in green
Despite appearing as a recolor, this is a new windscreen element, not just a recolor
Bionicle teeth elements on friction pins
Used for forklift arm operation, holding position while remaining easy to move
2×6 crew plate with door-stop elements
Returns from Cement Mixer
new wheels
New design for City sets
frictionless pins
Used for dumpster lids to enable smooth opening
New wheel design with Technic pinhole on one side and stud on the other
Previously LEGO used a reversible wheel; this new design accommodates accessories like printed 1×1 tiles and dish pieces, marking a departure from past wheel patterns.

What Owners Say

Owners praise the Recycling Truck as one of the best LEGO City vehicle sets for its clever dual-compartment sorting feature, all-printed parts, and robust playability, with virtually no meaningful complaints beyond a minor note that the price could be slightly lower.

COMMON PRAISE

+Dual-compartment recycling system with separate dumpsters, fork-lift arms, and individually opening rear doors is universally called clever and realistic
+All printed parts with no stickers is frequently highlighted as a standout quality detail
+Strong play features throughout: fork arms lift, rear tips back to empty, and compartments separate materials
+Easy enough for children around age 7 to 9 to build independently while remaining genuinely engaging

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−A handful of owners feel the price is slightly high for the piece count, though most consider it good value overall
−Small piece size makes the build more appropriate for older children rather than the youngest end of the age range

dual compartmentsprinted partsCity vehicleworking featureskid friendly

Buyer Ratings

Walmart4.7

50 reviews

Star breakdown not provided by this retailer

LEGO.com4.9

24 reviews

92%