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Marty's Reliable Cycle 2021

Business Information
Name of Organization: 
Marty's Reliable Cycle
Organization Type: 
Business Description: 
Saving the World with Bikes.
Contact Person: 
Marty Epstein
Title: 
owner
Business Location: 
Marty's Reliable Cycle
173 Speedwell Ave
07960 Morristown , NJ
United States
40° 48' 13.0788" N, 74° 28' 56.0568" W
Phone: 
973-538-7773
Email: 
marty@martysreliable.com
Number of Employees: 
6
Website: 
www.martysreliable.com/
Renewal Date: 
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Waste
Waste Reduction
Description of Action: 
Marty's Reliable Cycle has reduced the amount of trash sent to landfills by 7.6 tons in 2014. They recycled office paper, mixed paper, corrugated, aluminum, plastic and glass containers. (1 ton = 2000 lbs)
Lbs Saved: 
15,200
Waste Reuse
Description of Action: 
Used Bikes are donated to Pedals for Progress and the Newark Bike Exchange. Parts are donated to Resource Revival for use in artwork production. Approximately 100 bikes weighing 30 lbs each are donated for reuse each year.
Lbs Saved: 
3,000
Waste Recycling
Description of Action: 
All cardboard, cans,plastic and paper is recycled by staff. Morristown receives credit from the county towards recycling. All bicycles chains are recycled and sent to Resource Revival in Mosier, Oregon. We receive no money but they reuse all the chains. We recycle all wheels and other metal parts.
Lbs Saved: 
1,000
Money Saved: 
2,000
Transportation
Employee Commute
Description of Action: 
20 to 60% of Employees ride bikes to work. Bike storage and changing rooms with shower and locker are provided.
Transportation Other
Description of Action: 
Access to public transportation, The business is serviced by 2 bus lines within 1/4 mile of site.
Water
Water Conservation
Description of Action: 
Installed Low flow water closets, showers and sinks. Reduced water consumption by 21% from a calculated baseline design.
Money Saved: 
770
Certification Programs
LEED™ Silver, Gold or Platinum
Description of Action: 
Marty's Reliable Cycle LEED Silver Commercial Interiors - V2009 1000000454
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Community
Support Community Initiatives
Description of Action: 
Founded Gran Fondo NJ. A community cycling event that attracts over 2,000 people per year and offers events from 18 to 107 miles affording people of all ability levels to become fit through cycling. Free kids event - Kid Fondo. The event donates over $65,000 per year to local charities.To date the event has generated over $1M for charities either through direct donations or through fundraising.
Adopt a Cause or Project in your Community
Description of Action: 
Founded and support Bike and Walk Morristown - an organization dedicated to making Morristown a great place to bike and walk, and also celebrate our community and town. See: www.bikewalktown.org/
Finished Application: 
1
required_descriptions: 
7
Member Since: 
Friday, May 1, 2015