Carmel boy gets parade of garbage trucks for birthday Daniel Shaffer's birthday wish was granted, thanks in part to the drivers of a dozen Republic Services trucks. Author: Allen Carter Updated: 1:11 AM EDT July 21, 2021 CARMEL, Ind. — For his third birthday, Daniel Shaffer wanted a neighborhood parade. But not with floats or even signs. He wanted garbage trucks. His wish was delivered Tuesday, with a lot of garbage trucks. More than a dozen of them came down his street in Carmel to wish the youngster a happy birthday. Shaffer’s fascination with garbage trucks started early. “It’s his favorite thing in the entire world," said Daniel’s dad, Adam. Tuesday afternoon rolls around, trash truck, recycling truck come by, we’re standing in the driveway waiting for it every single week.”