Kendra Lyn, NBC 5 News
Exide Technologies, a controversial battery recycling plant, will close its doors in Frisco Friday morning. The closure comes as part of an agreement between the city of Frisco and the company.
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A controversial battery recycling plant in Frisco closes its doors Friday morning.
The closure is part of an agreement between the City of Frisco and Exide Technologies.
For months, the city and citizens have raised questions about pollution and ground contamination coming from the plant.
As part of a $45 million deal, the company has agreed to shut down its operations. About 100 employees will lose their jobs on Friday, right before the holidays.
For now, 27 workers will remain on the job to help dismantle the battery recycling plant and clean up contaminated areas from the lead smelter.
It's been a long-time battle between the city and company over how to cut lead emission levels.
The city plans to buy the vacant 180 acres surrounding the plant, which frees up key space just off of the Dallas North Tollway. The area can be used for future development in the heart of Frisco.
"It was an opportunity to resolve all of our issues and create a return for our citizens," said Mayor Maher Maso.
Exide will keep the 90 acres its used since the 1960s to break down used lead-acid batteries and dispose of the waste in on-site landfills.
Smokestacks and buildings are expected to come down by the end of the year.
Some residents are happy about the closure due to environmental concerns.
Friends of workers say this progress comes at a cost.
"They're going to develop it and make a ton of money off the back end, but these people are going to get jobs doing what?" said Paul Ford, of Lewisville.
Workers are getting severance packages and some people may be able to relocate with the company.
Exide's four other plants will absorb the Frisco operations.
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