Methodologies and Procedures Achievements have been made through process modification, material substitution, and improved material management. The long-term objective of West Point is to reduce and minimize the use of hazardous materials, the generation of wastes, and emission of pollutants to the environment. The USMA completed a Pollution Prevention Plan. To date, West Point has implemented 90 percent of the projects targeted by the Plan for execution. The motorpool at West Point uses a HVLP paint gun that generates less waste than the conventional paint gun.
Unused paint is stored until it is needed for another job.
The Laundry and Dry-cleaning Plant installed two water separators that can segregate perchloroethylene from wastewater. The Defense Print Plant converted to photocopy machines and laser printers which generate less waste and expose workers to fewer chemicals. The USMA Central Power Plant upgraded a boiler to burn natural gas in addition to fuel oil. During the summer months only natural gas is burned which results in reduced emissions and potential spills. Residents separate recyclables for weekly curbside pickup.