Eastern Idaho Public Health announced Tuesday the purchase and transfer of a $66,000 drug incinerator to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, strengthening the ability for Eastern Idaho law enforcement to safely and securely dispose of prescription and illicit drugs.

Opioid settlement funds were used to complete the purchase, according to public health officials.

The incinerator provides a secure, efficient and environmentally responsible method for the destruction of prescription and illegal drugs.

Eastern Idaho Public Health has partnered with local law enforcement on safe drug disposal initiatives, including National Drug Take Back Day, since 2019.

The drug incinerator will support ongoing prevention efforts by expanding local law enforcement’s capacity to safely dispose of unused and expired prescriptions collected at drug take back events.

The incinerator will support safe drug disposal within all eight counties of Eastern Idaho Public Health’s service area: Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton.

The incinerator will be housed and operated by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement agencies interested in utilizing the incinerator can reach out to Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office through the office of Lt. Zeb Graham.