EXHIBIT 23.1


          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS





     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our
reports, dated January 25, 1994 (included or incorporated by
reference) in the ServiceMaster Limited Partnership Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1993, and to all references to our Firm
included in this registration statement.




ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Chicago, Illinois
September 28, 1994