Using the method of the planned experiment, mathematical models that establish a relationship between the technological parameters of the pyrolysis process of sludge-lignin with the characteristics of a porous surface of the synthesized active carbons are obtained. The nature of the influence of temperature and duration of the pyrolysis, the dosage of activating agent on the yield of carbon, the volume and specific surface of the pores are determined. The optimal conditions for obtaining adsorbents from sludge-lignin are established; the specific BET surface area was about 2000 m2/g.