The owner of a concrete crusher wants to move its operation from Denton County, Tex., to Tarrant County, Tex.
They say the Tarrant County operation is centrally located for it to serve construction projects across the county but that it sits right next door to an established neighborhood.
Homeowners are greatly concerned about the dust particles in the air and simply want this operation in their backyard.
Jesse Kemp has lived in Highland Hills for 41 years. The neighborhood association has been working to revitalize their community with new development. But they say every business is not welcome.
"I do not want this plant in my neighborhood because it's a health hazard, and it means noise," said Jesse Kemp.
The Destructors concrete recycling plant set up shop earlier this year under temporary permit to work on a TxDOT project. The neighborhood and city leaders opposed it then, and have been waiting for it to move out. Now the company is asking the state for a permanent permit.
"That is a very frustrating thing for me as a representative, now they've taken it to Austin after lying to us and saying that it was just going to be temporary," said Kathleen Hicks, Mayor Pro-Term.
Homeowners are also concerned the operation may expand.
"We want him to pack up, and hit 35! He can go north or south, it doesn't matter," said Kemp.
Destructors says before they moved in, the location was as dump site that they have cleaned up.
In a written statement, Destructors tells News 8: "The recycling benefits everyone by eliminating the accumulation and improper disposal of concrete as well as keeping it out of local landfills. Destructors take great care and pride in being good stewards and neighbors."
The state permit is currently under review and there will be a 30-day public comment period before a permanent permit is granted. WFAA