Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 7,331	$ 9,798
Accounts receivable, net	8,000	10,201
Prepaid expenses	400	349
Refundable income taxes	3	3
Other current assets	994	830
Total current assets	16,728	21,181
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $13,838 in 2014 and $13,556 in 2013	30,108	27,563
Leased property under capital leases, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $3,522 in 2014 and $3,397 in 2013	6,624	6,719
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	8	8
Other assets, net	108	108
Total assets	53,576	55,579
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of obligations under capital leases	57	56
Accounts payable	6,157	8,101
Accrued payroll and other compensation	555	549
Accrued income taxes		1
Other accrued taxes	227	307
Deferred revenues	2,559	2,265
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	412	365
Total current liabilities	9,967	11,644
Obligations under capital leases	376	390
Asset retirement obligation	75	75
Equity:
Paid-in capital	58,809	58,771
Accumulated deficit	(19,088)	(18,389)
Total Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders’ equity	39,759	40,420
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary	3,399	3,050
Total Equity	43,158	43,470
Total liabilities and equity	53,576	55,579
Common Class A [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock	32	32
Common Class B [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock	$ 6	$ 6