Assessment · hazardous waste disposal round hazardous-waste-2026-09

James Rollason review

Ranked 5 of 10 in Hazardous waste disposal in Telford

Best for: scrap metal with hazardous waste handling

Sole Trader

Millfields, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 2NW · Service area: Telford, Shropshire

James Rollason in short

James Rollason is a Wellington scrap metal processor stating it is licensed to carry, manage and dispose of all types of metal waste alongside a variety of hazardous wastes, with a waste transfer note on each collection. What sets James Rollason apart in our view is that pairing of scrap metal with hazardous handling from one yard, behind a stated century of trading. Its Environment Agency carrier, broker and dealer registration is current.

Customer reviews of James Rollason are warm at well above four out of five on Google, the headline behind a solid customer score, with no other review source on record. Our view is that it suits factories, builders and households with scrap metal plus awkward items to shift. What counts against it: no published prices and no insurance statement, leaving both to the written quote.

James Rollason reviews and ratings on other sites

Every public rating we hold for James Rollason, with the source, scale, count and the date we read it. These are customers' ratings, not ours.
SourceRatingReviewsRead on
Google4.5 out of 530

Our verdict

Our judgement: James Rollason suits Telford factories, builders and households with scrap metal plus hazardous items to move, backed by a century of trading claimed on the site [1]. The carrier registration is current [2]. Published prices and insurance detail are the gaps [1].

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
66.1 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

61 out of 100

Google 4.5 out of 5 from 30 reviews [3].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

85 out of 100

Environment Agency upper-tier carrier registration CBDU82973 is listed on the register [2]; the site states it is licensed to carry, manage and dispose of metal waste and a variety of hazardous wastes [1].

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

80 out of 100

The business states 100 years of trading [1].

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

40 out of 100

No prices, rates, call-out fee or VAT position is published on the site [1].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

80 out of 100

The site sets out metal recycling services, factory and site clearance, a Shropshire base next to the Telford stadium, opening hours and email and phone contact [1].

Evidence

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FactValueSourceRead
Years trading100Source provider-website

Industry qualifications

Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.

Strengths

  • Environment Agency upper-tier carrier, broker and dealer registration CBDU82973 is listed on the register for James Rollason trading as James Rollason, current to 21 March 2028 [2].

  • The site states the firm is licensed to carry, manage and dispose of all types of metal waste and a variety of hazardous wastes, with a Waste Transfer Note on each collection [1].

  • The listing carries 4.5 out of 5 from 30 Google reviews, seen 4 September 2026 [3].

Limitations

  • No prices, rates or VAT position is published on the site [1].

  • No insurance details are published on the site [1].

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Questions about James Rollason

Is James Rollason any good?

On the evidence, yes for scrap metal with hazardous handling: it sits fifth in our Telford hazardous waste table, holds a warm Google headline, and states licensed handling of metal and hazardous wastes with a transfer note per collection [3] [1]. No prices or insurance detail are published. Read the full review, then get the quote in writing.

Is James Rollason a registered waste carrier?

Yes. Upper-tier Environment Agency registration as a carrier, broker and dealer is listed on the public register for the trader behind James Rollason, and it is current [2]. That registration is the legal permission a Telford carrier must hold. Check the number and its expiry on the register yourself before anything is collected.

What does James Rollason charge?

It publishes no prices, rates or VAT position on its site [1]. Send the metals, the hazardous items and your postcode, and ask for collection, treatment and VAT shown separately. Compare the written quote against one more carrier before you agree anything.

Where does James Rollason work?

It works from its Haybridge Road yard in Wellington across Telford and the wider Shropshire area [1]. Send your postcode with the load list to confirm you are covered. Mention access limits for the collection lorry. Ask for the collection-day window in the same message.

How is James Rollason ranked?

It sits fifth of the ten hazardous waste firms in our September round. Every firm first meets three eligibility requirements — confirmed identity, trading today and reachable, and current carrier registration — then scores with customer evidence counting most and qualifications next. Positions come from the scorecard alone. Read the full review and its sources, then ask for the written quote.

Others assessed for this trade

  1. A1 Recycling71.4 / 100Ranked 1. Best for straightforward skip hire with free quotes and current carrier registration.
  2. Luv Waste70.1 / 100Ranked 2. Best for skip hire and clearance around Telford.
  3. Shropshire Expert Cleaners LTD69.6 / 100Ranked 3. Best for biohazard and specialist deep cleaning jobs.
  4. Cartwrights Waste Disposal Services68.3 / 100Ranked 4. Best for skip hire and trade waste with WEEE recycling.

Sources

  1. James Rollason homepage — metal recycling and environmental services Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  2. Environment Agency — waste carrier registration CBDU82973 Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  3. Google Maps listing — James Rollason Retrieved 4 September 2026.

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