The removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) by zeolites (ZY, ZY-10, and ZY-200 with Si/Al ratios of 6.07, 14.68, and 207.25, respectively) and modified zeolites with hexadecyltrimethyl ammonuium (HDTMA) were investigated. The influence of HDTMA concentration, modification methodology, and 2,4-D initial concentration were evaluated for 24 h at room temperature (30°C). The results showed that the best adsorption capacity was obtained from 15 mM HDTMA using a dropwise method and 10 mg/l 2,4-D solution. The best adsorption capacities of the unmodified and modified zeolites were 20.