Strategic Plan

MANAGEMENT

• Effective communication
• Clearly defined roles and chain of command
• Accountability and robust employee evaluation process
• Opportunities for leadership and advancement from within
• Option for new hires, consultants, and other professional services to access specialized expertise and 
knowledge
• Improve board effectiveness and explore broadening board eligibility

COMPOST (household food scraps)

• Expand participation in compost drop off/pick up among both residential and commercial users
• Increase convenience in drop off/pick up process
• Continually improve our composting process
• Develop pilot program to include compostable containers
• Collect data on participation rates, and quantities for drop off/pick up

DATA, PUBLIC OUTREACH & EDUCATION

• Identify data to collect (for internal tracking and goal setting, strategic planning, public outreach, LSWMP biennial reports…)
• Research/test data collection methods including scales, participation surveys, compost/mulch measuring totes among others
• Visualize data graphically so it is easily accessible, fun, and motivational
• Revamp website, relaunch social media accounts, printed materials/signage to raise awareness and 
increase participation rates in FIWMD operations, special programs, and events
• Employee access to training and development in latest waste techniques, regulations
• Pursue grants to support FIWMD core mission