The invention discloses an active carbon adsorbent with good effects of removing formaldehyde and removing odors. The active carbon adsorbent is characterized by being prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 100-150 parts of sludge, 13-17 parts of corn straws, 15-24 parts of peanut shells, 10-15 parts of manganese ore powder, 30-50 parts of zinc oxide, 13-16 parts of magnesium silicate, 5-8 parts of silicon dioxide, 3-5 parts of polyvinyl alcohol, 3-5 parts of polyacrylamide, 12-15 parts of tea leaf dreg powder, 8-12 parts of calcium oxide, 6-8 parts of carbon fibers and proper amount of distilled water. According to the active carbon adsorbent, the tea leaf dreg powder, calcium oxide and the carbon fibers are added so that the properties of sterilizing, odor removal, acid and alkali corrosion resistance, high strength and high adsorption capability of sludge active carbon are extremely promoted; the active carbon adsorbent has high formaldehyde removing efficiency, can be used for deodorizing and removing peculiar smell, and is good in moisture absorption; by using the active carbon adsorbent, the air quality is good; and the active carbon adsorbent is good for body health of people and is worthy of popularization.