<p>Heavy metal poisoning of soil and water sources poses a serious risk to the environment and people's health. Heavy metal removal using conventional techniques is frequently costly and inefficient. Microorganism-based bioremediation techniques have gained popularity recently since they are both economical and environmentally benign. <i>Streptomyces species</i> have been identified as attractive candidates for the biosorption of heavy metals because of their diverse metabolic capacities. These bacteria use a range of surface interactions for their biosorption mechanism, including ion exchange, complexation, precipitation, and physical adsorption. Chitin, glucans, and proteins make up <i>Streptomyces</i>' distinctive cell wall composition, which is essential for heavy metal binding. The article covers how <i>Streptomyces</i>-mediated biosorption may be used to treat contaminated soils, mining effluents, and industrial wastes. To fully utilize <i>Streptomyces</i> species' biosorption potential for environmental remediation, additional studies are required with an emphasis on optimizing biosorption conditions, comprehending the underlying mechanisms, and scale-up protocols. The biosorption is the prospective uses of <i>Streptomyces</i>-mediated biosorption for the cleanup of contaminated soils, mining effluents, and industrial wastes. The difficulties and prospects for using <i>Streptomyces</i> species in extensive heavy metal bioremediation are also discussed.</p>