The Denham Springs city council is trying to decide whether or not to implement a mandatory recycling program. The purpose of this program is to reduce the amount of waste at the landfill just 12 miles away, right outside of Walker. The program would require both residents and businesses to separate their waste into garbage and material that is recyclable. Some residents and businesses are opposed to this ordinance because they do not want to have to take the time to separate their garbage. But, our local environmentalists are telling us that we are adding to much pollution to our community. They believe that if we don't act soon, we will not only be suffering from land pollution, but water and air pollution as the garbage seeps into our rivers and water supply. Members of our local council, as well as some city planners are very concerned about the costs of implementing such a project. Many of the local residents are worried that they may have to gain a tax increase in order to fund this project.