The hauling, storage, dumping, utilization, disposal, or the filling of land with
"sludge," as defined in subsection 10-292, is an activity which, if conducted on certain lands or in certain ways, will result
in the emission of noise, dirt, dust, and odors, and such operations affect permanent
changes in the topographical, geological, and hydrological characteristics of land.
Further, because of the changes, such operations create dangers and hazards by virtue
of shifting earth, standing water, filtration into the underground water system, either
natural or fabricated, impairing and destroying of natural resources, and other like
considerations. Reasonable control of these operations, including licensing and regulation
of business establishments which haul, utilize, or dispose of sludge, is required
to protect the township's natural resources and the public health, safety, and general
welfare. The standards and regulations contained in this article are the minimum regulations
capable of assuring the protection of the natural resources of the township and adjacent
areas and the public health, safety, and general welfare. The administration of such
standards are provided for and penalties are set forth in this article.
