{"id":1384,"date":"2021-05-30T00:34:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T23:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/?page_id=1384"},"modified":"2024-01-21T00:10:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T00:10:57","slug":"library-loan-and-bag-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/litter-picking\/library-loan-and-bag-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Loan and Bag Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellingborough Eco Group\/Wellie Wombles\u00a0can now offer to give away bags\u00a0at\u00a0Wellingborough Library from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Bags\u00a0are supplied by\u00a0North Northamptonshire Council. Litter picking equipment is also available to borrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WW-LIBRARY-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WW-LIBRARY-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WW-LIBRARY-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WW-LIBRARY-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WW-LIBRARY-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WW-LIBRARY-2048x1075.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The loan of litter pickers will be a service that will be available at Wellingborough Library when covid rules are relaxed.  Equipment will be loaned by Wellingborough Eco Group and all equipment will be sanitised&nbsp;or washed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those that want to keep their litter pickers, and to avoid a few return trips to the library,\u00a0B&amp;M\u00a0sell simple\u00a0pickers\u00a0for \u00a33 each nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellingborough&nbsp;Eco Group also encourages everyone to share photos of themselves litter picking and of what they have litter picked with our litter picking group, Wellie Wombles, on Facebook at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/welliewombles\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/welliewombles<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bag&nbsp;Collection&nbsp;Service&nbsp;Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COLLECTING EQUIPMENT AT WELLINGBOROUGH LIBRARY<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Before collecting your bags and\/or equipment, please read the rules and notes below<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHEN LITTER PICKING<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gt-Doddington.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1270\" style=\"width:258px;height:344px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gt-Doddington.jpg 526w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gt-Doddington-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li>When\u00a0litter picking,\u00a0only\u00a0do on public land such as parks, footpaths or local streets.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li>Always\u00a0maintain\u00a0a minimum of one metre distance\u00a0from other people to avoid accidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li>Wear suitable clothing including&nbsp;hi-vis vests,&nbsp;covered footwear and protective gloves whilst out on a litter pick.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li>Never pick up sharp objects, including needles and glass. Do not touch hazardous items, including asbestos and bottles full of chemicals or wee.\u00a0 Report to North Northamptonshire Council\u00a0if found.*\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li>Don\u2019t\u00a0attempt to\u00a0move\u00a0large\u00a0items or\u00a0clear up\u00a0fly tipping, report North Northamptonshire Council.*\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_104138-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1372\" style=\"width:325px;height:243px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_104138-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_104138-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_104138-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_104138-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_104138-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"13\">\n<li>Never put yourself or others at risk,&nbsp;always avoid&nbsp;rivers, steep banks&nbsp;and&nbsp;busy roads.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"13\">\n<li>Always use the  North Northamptonshire Council bags for litter. We use these bags to let people know that they are from litter picks.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"13\">\n<li>Bags need to be left for\u00a0 North Northamptonshire Council by a public highway, either on a path or verge for collection. Report where they are on our <a href=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/litter-picking\/bag-report\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1457\">Bag Report<\/a> form so that they can be collected and post on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/welliewombles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wellie Wombles Facebook group<\/a>\u00a0to show\u00a0your\u00a0collected litter. Please do not leave bags by a public bin or on private land, as this could be reported as fly-tipping.*\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOTES:&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>*For areas that are not within North Northamptonshire, please obtain bags from your local council service and always inform them where bags have been left. In all locations, bags need to be left on the verge of a public highway and your local council or service provider needs to be informed of their location. If hazardous or sharp objects are found, always report these to North Northamptonshire Council on 0300 1263000.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_103943-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1371\" style=\"width:343px;height:257px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_103943-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_103943-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_103943-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_103943-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210529_103943-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our Loan and collection service\u00a0is a scheme to give people the opportunity to litter pick and\u00a0is designed to save unnecessary\u00a0car journeys to\u00a0the council depot,\u00a0and\u00a0for\u00a0people without\u00a0cars,\u00a0so that people\u00a0can borrow equipment and collect bags\u00a0in a more central location of the town.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that Wellingborough&nbsp;Eco Group accepts no responsibility or liability for any accidents or injuries sustained during any group litter picks or solo picks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday Tidy Ups<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEW TIME 12:00-6:00pm<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tuesday-Tidy-Ups-s.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3812\" style=\"width:298px;height:347px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tuesday-Tidy-Ups-s.jpg 464w, https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tuesday-Tidy-Ups-s-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the bag service offered at Wellingborough Library, Wellingborough Eco Group also offer a weekly service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have relocated this to Glamis Hall and this takes place from 12 until 6pm every Tuesday.  This service is there to loan litter pickers, hi-vis vests, hoops and to give away bags. We also sell litter pickers and gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives our Wellie Wombles volunteer litter pickers the opportunity to borrow equipment or to collect their bags and  after school or work.  <a href=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/litter-picking\/tuesday-tidy-ups\/\">Find out more here&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm Wellingborough Eco Group\/Wellie Wombles\u00a0can now offer to give away bags\u00a0at\u00a0Wellingborough Library from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Bags\u00a0are supplied by\u00a0North Northamptonshire Council. Litter picking equipment is also available to borrow. The loan of litter pickers will be a service that will be available &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/litter-picking\/library-loan-and-bag-service\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Library Loan and Bag Service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1376,"parent":1130,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1384","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1384"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3838,"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1384\/revisions\/3838"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1130"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk\/eco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}