A-1 Sanitation was founded in 1961 by Tom Sanders, a hardworking local who believed in honesty, persistence, and service. After serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict and working in the service station and trash business, Tom saw an opportunity to meet a new need in Paris, TX. When the Campbell Soup Company built its plant, he was asked to provide portable toilets for the construction crews. What started with just a few wooden units and a small pump truck quickly grew into a company that would serve the community for decades.

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Over the years, Tom expanded into septic system pumping, restaurant grease trap cleaning, and industrial services. As the business grew, so did his family. Tom and his wife Barbara raised five children, and his youngest son, Kelly, often joined him on jobs, learning the trade first-hand.

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Kelly began working full-time with A-1 Sanitation in 1990, carrying on his father’s values of integrity and hard work. In 1996, Kelly and his wife Stephanie purchased the company and ushered in a new era of growth. They invested in larger, more efficient equipment, modernized operations through advanced software systems, and updated their portable restroom fleet to meet the needs of today’s customers.

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Today, A-1 Sanitation remains a family-owned business built on strong values and decades of hands-on experience. From portable restrooms to septic and grease trap services, our team continues to deliver dependable, high-quality solutions while staying true to our legacy of service.