Telford Theatre sees tonnes of recycled goods sold for charity

The sale found homes for unwanted items which had been taken to Telford recycling centres

More than six tonnes of items taken to recycling centres have been sold to raise money for charity.

Veolia, in Shropshire, took over Telford Theatre to find new homes for the items, and found long queues of people waiting for it to open.

Area manager Sarah Maythorne said: "Some of the stuff you don't want to throw it away, do you?"

Proceeds from the sale have gone to the Red Cross and the mayor's chosen charities.

A similar sale in October sold five tonnes of unwanted items and Ms Maythorne said: "It was such a huge success it we sold out in 40 minutes. It was crazy."

That sale made £2,000 for charity and she added: "There's so many people out there that need things at a really affordable price."

Sarah Maythorne said the response to the sale had been incredible

Bin collectors helped set the event up and bargain-hunters got a preview on social media of some of the items going on sale.

Jane Edwards, from the Red Cross's Telford branch, said prices had to be reasonable because many families were under financial pressure.

But she also said: "We have to get the best we can for the items too, because it's treasure."

Jane Edwards said they had to be careful with their pricing

Shopper Pamala Wiander said she arrived two hours before the doors opened and was interested in "almost anything."

There was a long queue of bargain-hunters outside the theatre before the doors opened

Wendy Powers-Kay said: "I came last time and I missed out on loads of bargains."

Steff Yale came away with a bedside table and said: "It was a good find for four quid."