The article deals with the problem of rational use of waste of enterprises for the production of silicate cement. Currently the production gliezh waste (burnt clay) does not find its application and is disposed of. A method of obtaining a sorbent based on the gliezh waste is suggested, the aluminium oxide content in which ranges from 15 to 40 % and silicon oxide – from 55-75 %. Pre-burnt clay is treated with sulphuric acid, and then calcined in a muffle furnace at t = 300 °C. The resultant sorbent has high rates of wastewater treatment from heavy metals.