You’ve heard it before, the only things for sure in this world are death and taxes! Well, except in New Jersey . .
Thanks to New Jersey’s sales tax exemption under N.J.S.A. 54:32B-8.36, buyers of asphalt recycling equipment, including certain asphalt grinding machines, are exempt from sales tax entirely. The state of New Jersey recognizes that these asphalt grinders contribute to sustainable construction practices by supporting asphalt recycling. This classifies these machines as essential tax-exempt equipment for infrastructure maintenance.
How Do You Take Advantage of the Tax Exemption?
If you’re a New Jersey-based contractor fill out the New Jersey Form ST-4. Use exempt use N.J.S.A 54:32B-8.36 at the time of purchase and submit the form to the machine seller. Important note, you are also required to take delivery of the equipment within the state of New Jersey.
What is an Asphalt Grinder?
An asphalt grinder, also commonly known as an asphalt reclaimer, road recycler or asphalt milling machine, pulverizes and recycles asphalt into 1-inch minus material on site. Asphalt grinders come in many sizes. Most are generally very large and very expensive. However, advances in technology have led to the development of more affordable portable asphalt grinding attachments such as an Asphalt Zipper machine.
Asphalt Zipper asphalt grinders are highly versatile machines, opening a 400-foot utility trench in about 30 minutes. The same machines are also powerful road reclaimers used for full-depth reclamation and road maintenance projects.
How Does an Asphalt Grinder Help Contractors?
Now contractors no longer need to saw cut, dump asphalt chunks in a landfill, or pay hefty fees for removal. Instead, they can use an asphalt grinder to create recycled asphalt product (RAP). This product can then be reused as trench backfill, road base or in new pavement production.
Asphalt Zipper high-powered portable grinding machines attach to either the quick coupler or bucket of your loader or backhoe. This allows you to make quick work of asphalt removal on utility trenching jobs, parking lots, driveways and road projects. This significantly reduces labor, trucking, new material and asphalt disposal expenses.
What Projects Benefit from an Asphalt Grinder?
The versatility of an asphalt grinder makes it an invaluable tool for various construction and maintenance projects. Instead of saw-cutting asphalt and hauling away debris, an asphalt grinder allows crews to simultaneously cut a straight edge and recycle asphalt into reusable spec-comparable base material. Some of the most common applications include:
- Utility Trenching
- Pothole and Pavement Repairs
- Parking Lots, Driveways, and Road Resurfacing
- Asphalt Recycling Projects
Conclusion
Asphalt Zipper machines and similar larger equipment are an excellent investment for contractors looking to recycle road surface materials, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Thanks to New Jersey’s tax exemption, purchasing one of these machines is even more cost-effective. Whether you’re working on utility trenching, pavement resurfacing, or general road maintenance, an asphalt grinder can make your job easier and quicker while saving you a lot of money.
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Article Recap
- An asphalt grinder, also commonly known as an asphalt reclaimer, road recycler or asphalt milling machine, pulverizes and recycles asphalt into 1-inch minus material on site.
- Thanks to New Jersey’s sales tax exemption under N.J.S.A. 54:32B-8.36, buyers of some asphalt recycling equipment, including asphalt grinding machine, are exempt from sales tax entirely.
- Asphalt Grinders are versatile pieces of equipment excellent for utility trenching, pothole and pavement repairs, asphalt recycling, parking lot repair and driveway repair, and road repair projects.