Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,166	$ 9,798
Accounts receivable, net	9,656	10,201
Prepaid expenses	591	349
Refundable income taxes	3	3
Other current assets	1,015	830
Total current assets	17,431	21,181
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $14,693 in 2014 and $13,556 in 2013	33,254	27,563
Leased property under capital leases, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $3,755 in 2014 and $3,397 in 2013	6,511	6,719
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	8	8
Other assets, net	911	108
Total assets	58,115	55,579
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of obligations under capital leases	57	56
Revolving line of credit	2,900
Accounts payable	6,485	8,101
Accrued payroll and other compensation	888	549
Accrued income taxes	6	1
Other accrued taxes	315	307
Deferred revenues	2,623	2,265
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	802	365
Total current liabilities	14,076	11,644
Obligations under capital leases	349	390
Asset retirement obligation	75	75
Deferred rental income	160
Equity:
Paid-in capital	58,848	58,771
Accumulated deficit	(19,078)	(18,389)
Total Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders’ equity	39,808	40,420
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary	3,647	3,050
Total Equity	43,455	43,470
Total liabilities and equity	58,115	55,579
Common Class A [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock	32	32
Common Class B [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock	$ 6	$ 6