A review is presented here of advancement in using organoclay minerals to absorb organic pollutant in the environment. Several factors that may influence adsorption capacity of organoclay minerals are introduced, including type of the clay minerals, kind of the modifiers, conditions of modification and characteristics of organic pollutants. In addition, mechanisms of organoclays adsorbing organic pollutants and mechanisms of pH and temperature of the solution affecting the formers are discussed. Finally, a brief introduction is given to potential prospects of the use of organoclay minerals to remove environmental pollutants.