On July 1, 1966, Robert H. Schulteis and Rollie Theisen bought out the construction assets of Joey Neu of Goldendale, WI.  The new company was named Richfield Trenching.  One year later, Robert bought out Rollie and renamed the company Slinger Trenching. 

In 1971, after years of performing excavating projects for various customers, Robert obtained his Master Plumbing License and began to install septic systems.

By 1972, Robert realized that there was also a need to pump septic systems.  With the purchase of a used 1951 Chevrolet water tanker from the Jackson (WI) Fire Dept for $1000, and a $400 investment in a 3” diaphragm pump from Ackerville Garage, a septic tank pump truck was born. 

After obtaining his Wisconsin Sanitary License (SY-515), Robert began servicing septic systems throughout Washington County and surrounding areas.  It was during this period, in 1971-1973, that his sons, Jim & Ron, began to get involved in the business.

In 1980, with only one portable sanitation operator in the area, Robert & his sons saw an opportunity.  They decided to expand the business into providing portable restrooms.  This decision allowed the small, but growing company to provide another quality service and helped to increase their revenues.

By 1987, Robert, at the age of 63, decided to retire from running the business full-time.  He sold the business to his sons, Jim & Ron.  The brothers decided to incorporate the business.  It was officially renamed, Schulteis Sanitation, Inc., to reflect the true nature of the business.

Since 1987, Jim & Ron, with the help of their sons and valued employees have brought Schulteis Sanitation, Inc. to where it is today.  The current fleet of equipment includes: 3 septic pumping trucks, 4 portable restroom servicing trucks, over 300 portable sanitation units, 2 back hoe tractors, a tandem dump truck, a skid loader, and many other pieces of equipment and tools. 

Over the past 40 years, Schulteis Sanitation, Inc., with its knowledgeable, friendly service, has served thousands of customers throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The business is three generations strong with the goal of serving your needs for years to come. 

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