Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 7,137	$ 9,798
Accounts receivable, net	9,051	10,201
Prepaid expenses	323	349
Refundable income taxes	3	3
Other current assets	1,107	830
Total current assets	17,621	21,181
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $14,229 in 2014 and $13,556 in 2013	30,471	27,563
Leased property under capital leases, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $3,642 in 2014 and $3,397 in 2013	6,559	6,719
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	8	8
Other assets, net	93	108
Total assets	54,752	55,579
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of obligations under capital leases	57	56
Accounts payable	6,416	8,101
Accrued payroll and other compensation	827	549
Accrued income taxes	10	1
Other accrued taxes	297	307
Deferred revenues	3,108	2,265
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	509	365
Total current liabilities	11,224	11,644
Obligations under capital leases	363	390
Asset retirement obligation	75	75
Equity:
Paid-in capital	58,829	58,771
Accumulated deficit	(19,176)	(18,389)
Total Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders’ equity	39,691	40,420
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary	3,399	3,050
Total Equity	43,090	43,470
Total liabilities and equity	54,752	55,579
Common Class A [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock	32	32
Common Class B [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock	$ 6	$ 6