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A 4069

Exempts sales of tangible personal property made from 100 percent post-recycled waste and recycled materials from sales and use tax.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Sauickie

New Jersey bill exempts 100% recycled-content products from sales tax to incentivize sustainable manufacturing and reduce consumer costs on eco-friendly goods.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4069

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 4069 exempts products made entirely from post-consumer recycled waste and recycled materials from New Jersey's sales and use tax. The exemption applies only to tangible personal property composed of 100 percent recycled or post-recycled materials, making it an all-or-nothing threshold rather than a graduated tax benefit.

Why is this important

This policy directly affects product pricing for consumers purchasing recycled goods while reducing tax revenue to the state. It creates a financial incentive for manufacturers to use recycled materials in production, potentially supporting circular economy goals and reducing landfill waste, though the revenue impact on state budgets depends on market uptake of qualifying products.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue loss concern: Exempting an entire category of products reduces sales tax income; the fiscal impact depends on how many products would qualify under the strict 100 percent requirement
  • Definition and enforcement challenges: Determining what constitutes "100 percent post-recycled waste" versus standard recycled materials requires clear regulatory definitions and compliance verification, which adds administrative burden
  • Market distortion: The all-or-nothing threshold may only benefit niche products meeting the 100 percent standard, while excluding partially-recycled goods and potentially disadvantaging manufacturers unable to source exclusively recycled inputs
  • Equity questions: If recycled products remain more expensive even after tax exemption, lower-income consumers may not benefit from reduced pricing

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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