Meet Our Company

Garrison Septic Service was started in 1939 by Ray Garrison, who also operated a 400-acre dairy farm in Central Wisconsin. At the age of 13, Edward Alft began working as a farmhand for Mr. Garrison and then began operating a service truck when he reached legal driving age. In those days, there wasn't a large demand for septic services in any location, so they serviced the state of Wisconsin and surrounding areas to stay busy.

As time went on and Central Wisconsin developed, other septic services started around the state. This is why Ray and Edward slowly phased out traveling for work and focused on Central and Northern Wisconsin. In the late 1960s, Edward purchased the business from Mr. Garrison but kept the Garrison name due to its notoriety. As Central Wisconsin developed, more homes were built and more septic systems were needed, so he developed the installation end of the business.

Years Later
In 1984, our current owner, Matt Alft, started working full-time within the company. He worked the entire business, from servicing systems to installation of septic systems. As the codes pertaining to septic systems changed and requirements for licensing increased, Matt mainly focused on septic system design, soil testing, and the installation of septic systems. In 1991, Matt took over the installation branch of the business while his father, Edward Alft, focused on the service end.

In 1996
Edward Alft retired, so Matt and his wife, Connie purchased the service part of the business. They currently have 3 full time employees and 3 seasonal employes.

Contact Garrison Septic Service Inc. in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, at (877) 370-4607
for more details about why you should choose us for septic system services and repairs.