Macalester-Groveland Community Council wrote and published a comprehensive guide to waste reduction and disposal for Macalester-Groveland residents. The guide includes names of local businesses and organizations that provide services for waste reduction and recycling. The guide was distributed to 850 people at a series of waste reduction workshops, by placement in local stores, in Welcome Packets for new residents, at community events, and through advertising in local media. Three workshops attracted 41 residents to learn about topics such as Low Holiday Waste, Smart Shopping, and Reducing Toxins In the Home. 120 residents participated in a Pumpkin Drop, where 10 tons of pumpkins were diverted from the waste stream. The four workshops, the guide, and general information on waste reduction was posted four times in the Highland Villager (circulation of 50,000) and the MGCC newsletter (circulation 8,500).