The Shelton Fire Department said the fire broke out at around 6:45 p.m.
They said companies 1 and 4 responded to Oliver Terrace for a reports of a truck fire, and Engine 2 also arrived to find a well-involved garbage truck fire.
The crew went to work knocking the fire down quickly, according to the fire department.
Squad 1 arrived shortly after to assist and crews remained on scene a short while after, according to the department.
