The surge in the world population and a paradigm shift in human diets into modern, and high protein-rich foodstuffs, have caused an increase in the production of poultry and poultry processing plant wastewater (PPW). Hence, the strategic management of PPW is crucial to ensuring environmental sustainability and compliance with environmental standards. Efficient treatment strategies of PPW can help reduce contaminants and its negative impact on water resources. Technologies such as membrane filtration, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) like ozonation and photocatalysis, nutrient recovery technologies, etc. can be employed to treat PPW effectively. Conclusively, a good understanding of wastewater characteristics from indigenous poultry and poultry processing will be an immense advantage in implementing effective treatment strategies that will help ensure sustainable waste management in the poultry industry. Overall, this review will help in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 12 and 15 on good health/wellbeing, responsible consumption/production and environmental sustainability respectively.