I’d wager garbage trucks are a “first obsession” for lots of toddlers. They’re huge, loud, and easy to identify due to their regular presence in the neighborhood. So if you’ve got a fan at home, then this set of garbage truck coloring pages is gonna be right up their alley! Each of these coloring sheets is free to download and print, so get the crayons out because your afternoon plans are covered!
Our garbage truck coloring pages can be utilized by parents and teachers alike. These coloring sheets would also make a great activity at a garbage truck themed birthday party. This collection features garbage trucks lifting trash cans, recycling trucks lifting dumpsters, garbage truck drivers hauling away trash, and more!
How to Download Coloring Pages
Each coloring sheet is a high-resolution letter size printable PDF you can color one of two ways: on paper, or digitally. Instructions for downloading free coloring pages are below.
Download and Print
- Click the coloring page you like. The link will open a PDF in a new window.
- Save the file to your computer, or print the page. Now you can get coloring right away!
Download and Color Digitally
- Click the coloring page you like. The link will open a PDF in a new window.
- Save the file to your computer or tablet.
- Open the file in your favorite coloring app. To color in Procreate, check our Guide to Coloring in Procreate for a quick tutorial on how to get set up.
All coloring pages are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Garbage Truck Coloring Pages
How To Use Our Coloring Pages
Turn your garbage truck coloring pages into crafts that showcase the work of the men and women who help keep our neighborhoods clean. These themed activities help kids get creative while learning about trash collection, recycling, and protecting our earth.
Recycling Sorting Game
Use the Garbage Truck in the Neighborhood sheet for this activity. Show kids the two trash cans on the page: one for recycling and one for trash. Draw or use stickers to add three simple items on the page, like a juice box, a napkin, and a soda can. Ask kids to draw a line from the object to which bin the trash goes in.
Trash-to-Treasure Collage
Use only scrap materials to “color” your coloring page. These can be bits of paper, foil, bottle caps, or other would-be trash ready for the bin.
Trash Truck Toss Game
Cut out on of the garbage trucks from the pages above. Using cardstock, add “walls” to your truck so it has a back and two sides. Leave the top of the truck open. Gather crumpled up paper balls and practice tossing the trash into the truck. Keep score, or just play for fun!
Garbage Collector Thank You Cards
Turn any one of these coloring pages into a card to thank your local sanitation workers. Kids can color and write a note. Leave the card out on trash day as a nice surprise for your crew.
More Free Coloring Fun
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Coloring Page FAQs
Are these coloring pages AI?
No. We do not distribute AI coloring pages. We work with a team of artists and are committed to bringing you high quality, hand drawn coloring pages.
What kind of paper should I use to print my coloring pages?
You can use any printer paper you like. However, if you're looking for recommendations for different mediums, here is what we suggest.
For crayons and washable markers, use any paper.
For colored pencils, we recommend a 32 lb paper.
For alcohol markers, we recommend an 60 lb cover stock.
Check your printer for compatibility when purchasing paper at different weights.
What file format are the coloring pages?
Our coloring pages are high resolution PDFs.
What size are your coloring pages?
All of our free, downloadable coloring pages are US Letter size (8.5 x 11").
Can I color these pages digitally?
Yes, you can import any of our coloring pages into Procreate to color digitally.
Where can I see the full list of FAQs?
If you have more questions you'd like answered, visit our FAQ page.
