10-Q

2023

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

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FORM 10-Q

☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

for the transition period from _______________ to ________________

Commission file number 1-14105

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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Ohio	34-1863889
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One American Way, Warren, Ohio	44484-5555
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 856-8800

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value	AWX	NYSE American

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☑ Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes ☐    No ☑

The registrant had 3,287,647 shares of its Class A Common Stock and 611,784 shares of its Class B Common Stock outstanding as of November 9, 2023.

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)	1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)	2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)	4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)	5
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	36
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures	36
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings	37
Item 2.    Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds	37
Item 3.    Defaults upon Senior Securities	37
Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures	37
Item 5.    Other Information	37
Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K	37
SIGNATURE	38

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Net operating revenues:
Waste management services	$	11,744		$	15,036		$	34,694		$	35,092
Food, beverage and merchandise sales		4,609			4,077			10,577			9,305
Other golf and related operations		7,550			6,600			17,627			15,147
Total golf and related operations		12,159			10,677			28,204			24,452
Total net operating revenues		23,903			25,713			62,898			59,544
Costs and expenses:
Waste management services operating costs		9,262			12,173			27,866			28,243
Cost of food, beverage and merchandise		1,984			1,721			4,818			3,994
Golf and related operations operating costs		7,519			6,511			19,342			16,297
Depreciation and amortization expense		963			882			2,858			2,553
Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,815			2,913			7,846			7,518
Operating income		1,360			1,513			168			939
Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(530	)		(408	)		(1,573	)		(960	)
Other income, net		37			22			323			205
Income (loss) before income taxes		867			1,127			(1,082	)		184
Provision for income taxes		39			55			93			108
Net income (loss)		828			1,072			(1,175	)		76
Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiaries		(57	)		(96	)		(231	)		(314	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders	$	885		$	1,168		$	(944	)	$	390
Income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders:
Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.23		$	0.30		$	(0.24	)	$	0.10
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.23		$	0.30		$	(0.24	)	$	0.10
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		3,899			3,899			3,899			3,899
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		3,899			3,919			3,899			3,922

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)         

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	673		$	1,624
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses		11,603			11,127
Unbilled membership dues receivable		813			599
Inventories		1,716			1,461
Prepaid expenses		948			1,172
Other current assets		14			105
Total current assets		15,767			16,088
Property and equipment, net		56,912			56,805
Property and equipment under finance leases, net		5,490			5,001
Operating lease right-of-use assets		1,375			1,386
Restricted cash		10,462			10,426
Noncurrent deferred tax asset		8			8
Other assets, net		34			36
Total assets	$	90,048		$	89,750
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	529		$	503
Current portion of obligations under finance leases		139			115
Current portion of obligations under operating leases		446			424
Accounts payable		10,753			10,995
Accrued payroll and other compensation		1,327			989
Accrued income taxes		130			103
Other accrued taxes		452			540
Deferred membership dues revenue		4,618			3,643
Other liabilities and accrued expenses		1,710			1,544
Total current liabilities		20,104			18,856
Long-term debt, net of current portion		29,353			29,758
Line of credit		2,200			1,550
Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion		393			381
Obligations under operating leases, net of current portion		929			962
Asset retirement obligation		100			100
Equity:
Avalon Holdings Corporation Shareholders' Equity:
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value		33			33
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value		6			6
Paid-in capital		59,206			59,205
Accumulated deficit		(21,698	)		(20,754	)
Total Avalon Holdings Corporation Shareholders' Equity		37,547			38,490
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries		(578	)		(347	)
Total equity		36,969			38,143
Total liabilities and equity	$	90,048		$	89,750

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except for share data)

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
														Total
	Common Stock													Avalon		Non-controlling
	Shares				Amount				Paid-in		Accumulated			Shareholders'		Interest in
	Class A		Class B		Class A		Class B		Capital		Deficit			Equity		Subsidiaries			Total
Balance at July 1, 2023		3,287,647		611,784	$	33	$	6	$	59,206	$	(22,583	)	$	36,662	$	(521	)	$	36,141
Net income (loss)		-		-		-		-		-		885			885		(57	)		828
Balance at September 30, 2023		3,287,647		611,784	$	33	$	6	$	59,206	$	(21,698	)	$	37,547	$	(578	)	$	36,969

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
														Total
	Common Stock													Avalon		Non-controlling
	Shares				Amount				Paid-in		Accumulated			Shareholders'		Interest in
	Class A		Class B		Class A		Class B		Capital		Deficit			Equity		Subsidiary			Total
Balance at July 1, 2022		3,287,647		611,784	$	33	$	6	$	59,203	$	(20,949	)	$	38,293	$	(168	)	$	38,125
Stock options - compensation costs		-		-		-		-		1		-			1		-			1
Net income (loss)		-		-		-		-		-		1,168			1,168		(96	)		1,072
Balance at September 30, 2022		3,287,647		611,784	$	33	$	6	$	59,204	$	(19,781	)	$	39,462	$	(264	)	$	39,198

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except for share data)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
														Total
	Common Stock													Avalon			Non-controlling
	Shares				Amount				Paid-in		Accumulated			Shareholders'			Interest in
	Class A		Class B		Class A		Class B		Capital		Deficit			Equity			Subsidiaries			Total
Balance at January 1, 2023		3,287,647		611,784	$	33	$	6	$	59,205	$	(20,754	)	$	38,490		$	(347	)	$	38,143
Stock options - compensation costs		-		-		-		-		1		-			1			-			1
Net loss		-		-		-		-		-		(944	)		(944	)		(231	)		(1,175	)
Balance at September 30, 2023		3,287,647		611,784	$	33	$	6	$	59,206	$	(21,698	)	$	37,547		$	(578	)	$	36,969

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
														Total
	Common Stock													Avalon		Non-controlling
	Shares				Amount				Paid-in		Accumulated			Shareholders'		Interest in
	Class A		Class B		Class A		Class B		Capital		Deficit			Equity		Subsidiary			Total
Balance at January 1, 2022		3,287,647		611,784	$	33	$	6	$	59,201	$	(20,171	)	$	39,069	$	(92	)	$	38,977
Stock options - compensation costs		-		-		-		-		3		-			3		-			3
Investment in subsidiary from accredited investor		-		-		-		-		-		-			-		142			142
Net income (loss)		-		-		-		-		-		390			390		(314	)		76
Balance at September 30, 2022		3,287,647		611,784	$	33	$	6	$	59,204	$	(19,781	)	$	39,462	$	(264	)	$	39,198

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(1,175	)	$	76
Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense		2,858			2,553
Amortization of debt issuance costs		35			35
Compensation costs - stock options		1			3
Provision for losses on accounts receivable		25			11
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(501	)		(3,487	)
Unbilled membership dues receivable		(214	)		(300	)
Inventories		(255	)		(384	)
Prepaid expenses		224			(62	)
Other assets, net		93			15
Accounts payable		(331	)		610
Accrued payroll and other compensation		338			707
Accrued income taxes		27			61
Other accrued taxes		(88	)		(118	)
Deferred membership dues revenue		975			1,286
Other liabilities and accrued expenses		166			363
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,178			1,369
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(3,211	)		(5,232	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(3,211	)		(5,232	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from subsidiary private placement offering		-			142
Proceeds under New Term Loan facility		-			31,000
Principal payments on term loan facilities		(414	)		(20,879	)
Borrowings under line of credit facility		650			950
Payments of debt issuance costs		-			(277	)
Principal payments on finance lease obligations		(118	)		(132	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		118			10,804
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(915	)		6,941
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		12,050			4,950
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	11,135		$	11,891
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Significant non-cash operating and investing activities:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$	89		$	223
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
Operating lease right-of-use assets in exchange for lease obligations	$	323		$	31
Finance lease obligation incurred	$	154		$	-
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	1,008		$	820
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	$	66		$	47

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2023

Note 1. Description of Business

Avalon Holdings Corporation (“Avalon” or the “Company”) was formed on April 30, 1998 as a subsidiary of American Waste Services, Inc. (“AWS”). On June 17, 1998, AWS distributed, as a special dividend, all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Avalon to the holders of AWS common stock on a pro rata and corresponding basis.

Avalon provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. In addition, Avalon owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs, Inc. (“ARCI”), which includes the operation and management of four golf courses and associated clubhouses, athletic and fitness centers, tennis courts, salon and spa services, dining and banquet facilities. ARCI also owns and operates a hotel and its related resort amenities including dining, banquet and conference facilities, salon and spa services, fitness center, outdoor resort pool, Roman Bath, indoor junior Olympic size swimming pool and tennis courts.

Note 2. Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Avalon and related notes included herein have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted consistent with such rules and regulations. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Avalon’s 2022 Annual Report to Shareholders.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Avalon, its wholly owned subsidiaries and those companies in which Avalon has managerial control. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of Avalon as of September 30, 2023, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

The operating results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect our current estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures as of the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods presented.

Note 3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

As of September 30, 2023, there were several new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe the adoption of any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents for purposes of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Avalon maintains its cash balances in various financial institutions. These balances may, at times, exceed federal insured limits. Avalon has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk relating to its cash and cash equivalents.

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Cash and cash equivalents that are restricted as to withdrawal or use under the terms of certain contractual agreements are recorded in restricted cash on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Restricted cash consists of loan proceeds deposited into a project fund account to fund costs associated with the renovation and expansion of The Grand Resort and Avalon Field Club at New Castle in accordance with the provisions of the loan and security agreement (See Note 9).

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash consist of the following at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):

	September 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	673	$	1,624
Restricted cash		10,462		10,426
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	11,135	$	12,050

Note 5. Revenues

Revenue Recognition

The Company identifies a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract with our customer are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control of the good or service to the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Sales and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. The Company does not incur incremental costs to obtain contracts or costs to fulfill contracts that meet the criteria for capitalization. In addition, the Company does not have material significant payment terms as payment is received at or shortly after the point of sale.

Waste Management Services

Avalon’s waste management services provide hazardous and nonhazardous waste brokerage and management services, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. Waste management services are provided to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers primarily in selected northeastern and midwestern United States markets.

Avalon’s waste brokerage and management business assists customers with managing and disposing of wastes at approved treatment and disposal sites based upon a customer’s needs. Avalon provides a service to its customers whereby Avalon, arranges for, and accepts responsibility for the removal, transportation and disposal of waste on behalf of the customer.

Avalon’s landfill management business provides technical and operational services to customers owning captive disposal facilities. A captive disposal facility only disposes of waste generated by the owner of such facility. The Company provides turnkey services, including daily operations, facilities management and management reporting for its customers. Currently, Avalon manages one captive disposal facility located in Ohio. The net operating revenues of the captive landfill operations are almost entirely dependent upon the volume of waste generated by the owner of the landfill for whom Avalon manages the facility.

Avalon is a minority owner with managerial control over two salt water injection wells and its associated facility. Operations of the salt water injection wells have been suspended in accordance with the Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management order (See Note 15). Due to the suspension of the salt water injection wells, there were no operating revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the net operating revenues related to waste management services represented approximately 49% and 58%, respectively, of Avalon’s total consolidated net operating revenues. For both the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the net operating revenues related to waste management services represented approximately 55% and 59%, respectively, of Avalon’s total consolidated net operating revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one customer accounted for 15% of the waste management services segment’s net operating revenues to external customers and 7% of the consolidated net operating revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, one customer accounted for 10% of the waste management services segment’s net operating revenues to external customers and 6% of the consolidated net operating revenues.

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For our waste management services contracts, the customer contracts with us to provide a series of distinct waste management services over time which integrates a set of tasks (i.e. removal, transportation and disposal of waste) into a single project. Avalon provides substantially the same service over time and the same method is used to measure the Company’s progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation to transfer each distinct service in the series to the customer. The series of distinct waste management services, which are the same over time, meets the series provision criteria, and as such, the Company treats that series as a single performance obligation. The Company allocates the transaction price to the single performance obligation and recognizes revenue by applying a single measure of progress to that performance obligation. Avalon transfers control of the service over time and, therefore, satisfies the performance obligation and recognizes the revenue over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by Avalon’s performance as we perform.

In addition, as the promise to provide services qualifies as a series accounted for as a single performance obligation, the Company applied the practical expedient guidance that allows an entity that is recognizing revenue over time by using an output method to recognize revenue equal to the amount that the entity has the right to invoice if the invoiced amount corresponds directly to the value transferred to the customer. The Company applied the standard's practical expedient that permits the omission of disclosures relating to unsatisfied performance obligations as most of the Company’s waste management service contracts (i) have an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) the Company recognizes revenue at the amount to which the Company has the right to invoice for services performed.

Avalon evaluated whether we are the principal (i.e. report revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e. report revenues on a net basis). Avalon reports waste management services on a gross basis, that is, amounts billed to our customers are recorded as revenues, and amounts paid to vendors for providing those services are recorded as operating costs. As principal, Avalon is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide waste management services for the customer. Avalon accepts credit risk in the event of nonpayment by the customer and is obligated to pay vendors who provide the service regardless of whether the customer pays the Company. Avalon does have a level of discretion in establishing the pricing for its service.

Our payment terms vary by the type and location of our customer and the service offered. Avalon does not have any financing arrangements with its customers. The term between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant.

The Company assesses each contract amendment individually. Typically, amendments made to our contracts do not materially change the terms of the agreement or performance obligation of the Company. The Company accounts for such contract amendments as if it were part of the existing contract as the material terms contained in the contract do not change. In cases where Avalon views there is a material change in the terms of the agreement, the Company will reevaluate and determine if the contract should be viewed as an entirely new contract, replacement contract or a continuation of the existing contract.

Consideration promised in our waste management contracts do not typically include material variable amounts such as discounts, rebates, refunds, credits, price concessions, incentives, penalties or other such items, and, as such, no estimate is made by the Company for such items.

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Golf and Related Operations

Avalon’s golf and related operations include the operation and management of four golf courses and associated clubhouses, recreation and fitness centers, tennis courts, salon and spa services, dining and banquet facilities. The golf and related operations also include the operation of a hotel and its related amenities including dining, banquet and conference facilities, fitness center, indoor junior Olympic size swimming pool and tennis courts. Revenues for the golf and related operations consists primarily of food, beverage and merchandise sales, membership dues, greens fees and associated cart rentals, room rentals, fitness activities, salon and spa services. Due to adverse weather conditions, net operating revenues relating to the golf courses, which are located in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania, were minimal during the first three months of 2023 and 2022.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the net operating revenues related to the golf and related operations represented approximately 51% and 42%, respectively, of Avalon’s total consolidated net operating revenues. For both the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the net operating revenues related to the golf and related operations represented approximately 45% and 41%, respectively, of Avalon’s total consolidated net operating revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, no one customer individually accounted for 10% or more of Avalon’s golf and related operations segment revenues.

For Avalon’s golf and related operations, the Avalon Golf and Country Club offers membership packages for use of the country club facilities and its related amenities. Membership agreements are a one year noncancellable commitment and pricing varies based on the membership type selected by the customer. Based on the terms and conditions of the membership contract, resignations received within the membership period do not relieve the member of their annual commitment. Memberships automatically renew on the member’s anniversary date unless the member resigns for the upcoming membership period prior to the renewal date.

Membership for the Avalon Golf and Country Club does not contain up-front initiation fees or require monthly minimum spending at the facilities. Annual membership dues do not cover the cost of food, beverage or any other ancillary paid services which are made available to the member nor do they typically provide for discounts on these goods or services. Members have no obligation to purchase or utilize any of these additional goods or services. Avalon is not required to provide such goods or services unless requested and paid for at the point of sale by the member.

Under the terms of the contract, Avalon will provide unlimited use and access to the country club facilities. Avalon’s performance obligation in the contract is the “stand ready obligation” to provide access to these facilities for the member for the entire membership term. Avalon providing the “stand ready obligation” for use of the facilities to the member over the entire term of the membership agreement represents a single performance obligation of which Avalon expects the member to receive and consume the benefits of its obligation throughout the membership term, and as such, the Company recognizes membership dues on a straight line basis over the term of the contract. The Company applied the standard's practical expedient that permits the omission of disclosures relating to unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less as Avalon Golf and Country Club membership agreements are one year in length.

For our hotel operations, Avalon’s performance obligation is to provide lodging facilities. The separate components of providing these services (hotel room, toiletry items, housekeeping, and amenities) are not distinct within the context of the contract as they are all highly dependent and interrelated as part of the obligation to provide the lodging facility. Room sales are driven by a fixed fee charged to a hotel guest to stay at The Grand Resort for an agreed upon period. The Company agrees to provide a room to the hotel guest for a specified time period for that agreed-upon rate. Our hotel room reservations are performance obligations satisfied over time as the hotel guest simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the hotel. For performance obligations satisfied over time, our hotel operations measure the progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation and recognize revenue proportionately over the course of the customer’s stay.

For food, beverage, and merchandise sales, greens fees and associated cart rental, fitness activities, salon and spa services and other ancillary services, the transaction price is the set price charged by the Company for those goods or services. Upon purchase of the good or service, the Company transfers control of the good or service to the customer and the customer immediately consumes the benefits of the Company’s performance and, as such, we recognize revenue at the point of sale. Amounts paid in advance, such as deposits on overnight lodging or for banquet or conferences facilities, are recorded as a liability until the goods or services are provided to the customer (see Contract Liabilities below).

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The following table presents our net operating revenues disaggregated by revenue source for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands). Sales and other taxes are excluded from revenues.

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Waste management and brokerage services	$	11,059	$	14,377	$	32,358	$	33,131
Captive landfill management operations		685		659		2,336		1,961
Total waste management services revenues		11,744		15,036		34,694		35,092
Food, beverage and merchandise sales		4,609		4,077		10,577		9,305
Membership dues revenue		1,793		1,783		5,473		5,291
Room rental revenue		2,483		2,179		5,125		4,383
Greens fees and cart rental revenue		1,785		1,596		3,027		2,601
Salon and spa services		72		474		317		1,360
Fitness and tennis lesson revenue		783		83		2,266		332
Other revenue		634		485		1,419		1,180
Total golf and related operations revenue		12,159		10,677		28,204		24,452
Total net operating revenues	$	23,903	$	25,713	$	62,898	$	59,544

Avalon does not have operations located outside the United States and, accordingly, geographical revenue information is not presented.

Receivables, Net

Receivables, net, include amounts billed and currently due from customers. The amounts due are stated at their net realizable value. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accounts receivable, net, related to our waste management services segment were approximately $9.3 million and $10.0 million, respectively. At September 30, 2023, one customer accounted for approximately 16% of the waste management services segment’s receivables and 12% of the consolidated receivables. At December 31, 2022, one customer accounted for approximately 18% of the waste management services segment’s receivables and 16% of the consolidated receivables. Accounts receivable, net, related to our golf and related operations segment were approximately $2.3 million and $1.1 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. No one customer of the golf and related operations segment accounted for 10% or more of Avalon’s golf and related operations segment or consolidated net receivables at September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses to provide for the estimated amount of receivables that will not be collected. Customer accounts that are outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. Avalon determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, Avalon’s previous accounts receivable loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to Avalon and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. Avalon writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for credit losses, or to income, as appropriate under the circumstances. Allowance for credit losses was approximately $0.2 million at September 30, 2023 and $0.3 million at December 31, 2022.

The following table presents changes in our allowance for credit losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

			Provision		Write-offs
	Balance at		for Credit		less			Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Losses		Recoveries			End of Period
Allowance for credit losses
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	247	$	15	$	(17	)	$	245
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	256	$	5	$	(10	)	$	251
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	260	$	25	$	(40	)	$	245
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	265	$	11	$	(25	)	$	251

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Contract Assets

Contract assets include unbilled membership dues receivables related to the Avalon Golf and Country Club for the customers membership commitment which are billed on a monthly basis over the course of the annual agreement. Such amounts are stated at their net realizable value. Contract assets related to unbilled membership dues are classified as current as revenue related to such agreements is recognized within the annual membership period. Unbilled membership receivables in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were approximately $0.8 million at September 30, 2023 and $0.6 million at December 31, 2022.

The following table presents changes in our contract assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

			Unbilled
	Balance at		Membership					Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Dues		Billings			End of Period
Contract Assets:
Unbilled membership dues receivable
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	1,083	$	222	$	(492	)	$	813
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	1,145	$	252	$	(519	)	$	878
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	599	$	1,692	$	(1,478	)	$	813
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	578	$	1,857	$	(1,557	)	$	878

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities include unrecognized or deferred revenues relating to membership dues and customer advance deposits. We record deferred revenue when cash payments are received in advance of satisfying our performance obligation. We classify deferred membership dues revenue as current based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue for the membership commitment based on the Company satisfying the stand ready performance obligation throughout the annual membership period. The unrecognized or deferred revenues related to membership dues in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were approximately $4.6 million at September 30, 2023 and $3.6 million at December 31, 2022, respectively.

Customer advance deposits are recorded as a liability until the goods or services are provided to the customer. Generally, customer advances, and corresponding performance obligation are satisfied within 12 months of the date of receipt of advance payment. The unrecognized revenues related to customer advance deposits are recorded in “Other liabilities and accrued expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Customer advance deposits were approximately $1.1 million at September 30, 2023 and $1.0 million at December 31, 2022.

The following table presents changes in our contract liabilities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

	Balance at				Revenue			Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Billings		Recognized			End of Period
Contract Liabilities:
Deferred membership dues revenue
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	5,737	$	1,031	$	(2,150	)	$	4,618
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	5,782	$	650	$	(1,783	)	$	4,649
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	3,643	$	7,653	$	(6,678	)	$	4,618
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	3,363	$	6,577	$	(5,291	)	$	4,649
Customer advance deposits
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	1,149	$	721	$	(820	)	$	1,050
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	992	$	785	$	(773	)	$	1,004
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	965	$	2,127	$	(2,042	)	$	1,050
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	795	$	2,088	$	(1,879	)	$	1,004

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Note 6. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset which varies from 10 to 30 years for land improvements; 5 to 50 years in the case of buildings and improvements; and from 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, vehicles and office furniture and equipment.

Major additions and improvements are charged to the property and equipment accounts while replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective asset, are expensed as incurred. The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal.

Property and equipment at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Land and land improvements	$	16,860		$	16,764
Buildings and improvements		53,956			52,974
Machinery and equipment		9,387			8,567
Office furniture and fixtures		10,296			9,638
Vehicles		896			865
Construction in progress		10			11
		91,405			88,819
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(34,493	)		(32,014	)
Property and equipment, net	$	56,912		$	56,805

At September 30, 2023, the Company did not have any significant fixed contractual commitments for construction projects.

Avalon reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment exist, Avalon would determine whether the estimated undiscounted sum of the future cash flows of such assets and their eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount. If less, an impairment loss would be recognized if, and to the extent that the carrying amount of such assets exceeds their respective fair value. Avalon would determine the fair value by using quoted market prices, if available, for such assets; or if quoted market prices are not available, Avalon would discount the expected estimated future cash flows. During the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, no triggering events were present.

Note 7. Leases

Operating Leases

Avalon leases golf carts, machinery and equipment for the landfill operations, furniture and fixtures for The Grand Resort and office copiers under operating leases. Our operating leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than 1 year to 4.9 years. The weighted average remaining lease term on operating leases was approximately 3.5 years at September 30, 2023.

During the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, the Company entered into a new operating lease agreement for golf carts, GPS equipment and office copiers. During the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded operating lease right-of-use assets and corresponding obligations under the operating leases of approximately $323,000 and $31,000, respectively.

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Leased property and associated obligations under operating leases at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	1,375	$	1,386
Current portion of obligations under operating leases	$	446	$	424
Long-term portion of obligations under operating leases		929		962
Total obligations under operating leases	$	1,375	$	1,386

The weighted average discount rate on operating leases was 5.9% at September 30, 2023 and 5.0% at December 31, 2022.

Finance Leases

In November 2003, Avalon entered into a long-term agreement with Squaw Creek Country Club to lease and operate its golf course and related facilities. The lease has an initial term of ten (10) years with four (4) consecutive ten (10) year renewal term options unilaterally exercisable by Avalon. Under the lease, Avalon is obligated to pay $15,000 in annual rent and make leasehold improvements of $150,000 per year. Amounts expended by Avalon for leasehold improvements during a given year in excess of $150,000 will be carried forward and applied to future leasehold improvement obligations. Based upon the amount of leasehold improvements already made, Avalon expects to exercise all its remaining renewal options. At September 30, 2023 there were approximately 30.1 years remaining on the golf course and related facilities finance lease.

In addition, the golf and related operations also entered into lease agreements for vehicles, golf course maintenance and restaurant equipment and the captive landfill operations entered into lease agreements for equipment which were determined to be finance leases. At September 30, 2023, the vehicles, golf course maintenance and restaurant equipment and the landfill operations equipment have remaining lease terms ranging from less than 1 year to 4.1 years. The weighted average remaining lease term on the vehicles and equipment leases was approximately 2.9 years at September 30, 2023.

Leased property and associated obligations under finance leases at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Leased property under finance leases	$	12,863		$	12,004
Less accumulated amortization		(7,373	)		(7,003	)
Leased property under finace leases, net	$	5,490		$	5,001
Current portion of obligations under finance leases	$	139		$	115
Long-term portion of obligations under finance leases		393			381
Total obligations under finance leases	$	532		$	496

The weighted average discount rate on finance leases was 5.6% at September 30, 2023 and 5.2% at December 31, 2022.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Operating lease cost:
Rental expense	$	282	$	273	$	585	$	620
Finance lease cost:
Depreciation expense	$	129	$	124	$	379	$	378
Interest expense		13		7		28		24
Total finance lease cost	$	142	$	131	$	407	$	402

For the twelve months ending September 30, future commitments under long-term, operating and finance leases are as follows (in thousands):

	Finance		Operating		Total
2024	$	168	$	518	$	686
2025		115		447		562
2026		75		319		394
2027		56		184		240
2028		21		79		100
Thereafter		375		9		384
Total lease payments		810		1,556		2,366
Less: imputed interest		278		181		459
Total		532		1,375		1,907
Less: current portion of obligations under leases		139		446		585
Long-term portion of obligations under leases	$	393	$	929	$	1,322

Note 8. Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share

Basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders is computed by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding was 3,899,431.

Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus any weighted common equivalent shares determined to be outstanding during the period using the treasury method. The weighted common equivalent shares included in the calculation are related to stock options granted by Avalon where the weighted average market price of Avalon’s common stock for the period presented is greater than the option exercise price of the stock option.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023 there were no diluted weighted shares outstanding. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the diluted per share amount reported is equal to the basic per share amount because Avalon was in a net loss position and as a result, such dilution would be considered anti-dilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 3,918,512 and 3,921,628, respectively.

Note 9. Term Loans and Line of Credit Agreements

2022 Term Loan Agreement

On August 5, 2022, Avalon and certain direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a loan and security agreement (the “2022 Term Loan Agreement”) with Laurel Capital Corporation which provided for a $31.0 million term loan. At closing, $20.2 million of the proceeds were used to pay off and refinance amounts outstanding and associated interest under our 2019 Term Loan Agreement with Laurel Capital Corporation and $0.4 million of the proceeds were utilized to pay transaction costs. The remaining proceeds of approximately $10.4 million were deposited into a project fund account for which those proceeds are to fund future costs of renovating and expanding both The Grand Resort and Avalon Field Club at New Castle. At September 30, 2023 the balance of “Restricted Cash” is $10.5 million and presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The monies are earning nominal interest. The 2019 Term Loan Agreement was terminated in conjunction with the 2022 Term Loan Agreement.

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The 2022 Term Loan Agreement is payable in 119 equal monthly installments of principal and interest, based on a twenty-five (25) year maturity schedule which commenced September 5, 2022 followed by one final balloon payment of all remaining principal, interest and fees due on the maturity date of August 5, 2032. Upon request by Avalon, project fund proceeds can be utilized to pay debt service. Borrowings under the 2022 Term Loan Agreement bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.00% until the seventh anniversary date of the closing at which time the interest rate will be reset to a fixed rate equal to the greater of (a) 6.00% per annum or (b) the sum of the three year treasury rate on the date two (2) business days prior to the reset date plus 3.40%, provided that the applicable rate shall in no event exceed 8.50% per annum.

Avalon has the right to prepay the amount outstanding under the 2022 Term Loan Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time upon payment of the principal amount of the loan to be prepaid plus accrued unpaid interest thereon to the prepayment date, plus an applicable prepayment penalty. The prepayment penalty, expressed as a percentage of the principal of the loan being prepaid, is six percent (6%) on any prepayment in the first five years; four percent (4%) on any prepayment in the sixth and seventh year; three percent (3%) on any prepayment in the eighth and ninth year; and two percent (2%) on any prepayment in the tenth year.

Borrowings under the 2022 Term Loan Agreement are secured by certain real property and related business assets as defined in the agreement. The 2022 Term Loan Agreement contains a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement of at least 1.20 tested on an annual basis on December 31 of each year, commencing December 31, 2023. The 2022 Term Loan also contains other nonfinancial covenants, customary representations, warranties and events of default. Avalon was in compliance with the 2022 Term Loan Agreement covenants at September 30, 2023.

The Company capitalized approximately $0.6 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the 2022 Term Loan Agreement in accordance with ASC Subtopic 470-50, Debt-Modifications and Extinguishments. The Company is amortizing these costs over the life of the 2022 Term Loan Agreement. In accordance with ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, these costs are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the term loan liability.

Line of Credit Agreement

On May 31, 2018, Avalon entered into a business loan agreement with Premier Bank, (the “Line of Credit Agreement”) which provides for a line of credit of up to $5.0 million. On September 18, 2023, the Company amended the Line of Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date to July 31, 2025. Under the Line of Credit Agreement, borrowings in excess of $1.0 million are subject to a borrowing base which is calculated based off a specific level of eligible accounts receivable of the waste management business as defined in the agreement.

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately $2.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, were outstanding under the Line of Credit Agreement. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately $2.8 million and $3.4 million, respectively was available under the Line of Credit Agreement. Outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit Agreement bear interest at Prime Rate plus .25%. At September 30, 2023, the interest rate on the Line of Credit Agreement was 8.75%.

Borrowings under the Line of Credit Agreement are secured by certain business assets of the Company including accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The Line of Credit Agreement contains a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement of at least 1.20 tested on an annual basis on December 31 of each year. The Line of Credit Agreement also contains other nonfinancial covenants, customary representations, warranties and events of default. Avalon was in compliance with the Line of Credit Agreements covenants at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.18% and 5.69%, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.15% and 5.27% respectively.

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Obligations under the Company’s term loan agreements at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2023
	Gross Amount		Debt Issuance Costs			Net Amount
Term Loan Agreement	$	30,401	$	(519	)	$	29,882
Less current portion		589		(60	)		529
Long-term debt	$	29,812	$	(459	)	$	29,353

	December 31, 2022
	Gross Amount		Debt Issuance Costs			Net Amount
Term Loan Agreement	$	30,820	$	(559	)	$	30,261
Less current portion		563		(60	)		503
Long-term debt	$	30,257	$	(499	)	$	29,758

Obligations under the Company’s Line of Credit agreement at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were approximately $2.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, which matures on July 31, 2025.

For the twelve months ending September 30, 2023, future maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

2024	$	589
2025		2,825
2026		664
2027		705
2028		748
Thereafter		27,070
Total	$	32,601

Note 10. Income Taxes

During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders was $0.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders was $0.9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders was $0.4 million. Avalon recorded a state income tax provision in both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, which was related entirely to the waste management and brokerage operations. Due to the recording of a full valuation allowance against the Company’s federal net deferred tax assets, the overall effective tax rate in both periods reflects taxes owed in certain U.S state jurisdictions. Avalon’s income tax on the income (loss) before taxes was offset by a change in the valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets relating to certain federal and state loss carryforwards will not be realized. Avalon continues to maintain a valuation allowance against the majority of its deferred tax amounts until it is evident that the deferred tax asset will be utilized in the future.

Note 11. Long-Term Incentive Plan

On April 25, 2019, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholders approved the Long-term Incentive Plan “The Plan.” The Plan provides for the granting of options which are intended to be non-qualified stock options (“NQSO’s”) for federal income tax purposes except for those options designated as incentive stock options (“ISO’s”) which qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Plan has 1,300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock available for stock options to employees and non-employee directors. Shares of stock covered by options granted pursuant to The Plan which terminate or expire prior to exercise or have been surrendered or canceled shall be available for further option grants under the Option Plan.

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The purpose of The Plan is (a) to improve individual employee performance by providing long-term incentives and rewards to employees of Avalon, (b) to assist Avalon in attracting, retaining and motivating employees and non-employee directors with experience and ability, and (c) to associate the interests of such employees and directors with those of the Avalon shareholders.

NQSO’s may be granted with an exercise price which is not less than 100% of the fair market value of the Class A Common Stock on the date of grant. Options designated as ISO’s shall not be less than 110% of fair market value for employees who are ten percent shareholders and not less than 100% of fair market value for other employees. The Board of Directors may, from time to time in its discretion, grant options to one or more outside directors, subject to such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may determine, provided that such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with other applicable provisions of the Option Plan. Options shall have a term of no longer than ten years from the date of grant; except that for an option designated as an ISO which is granted to a ten percent shareholder, the option shall have a term no longer than five years.

No option shall be exercisable prior to one year after its grant, unless otherwise provided by the Option Committee of the Board of Directors (but in no event before 6 months after its grant), and thereafter options shall become exercisable in installments, if any, as provided by the Option Committee. Options must be exercised for full shares of common stock. To the extent that options are not exercised when they become initially exercisable, they shall be carried forward and be exercisable until the expiration of the term of such options. No option may be exercised by an optionee after his or her termination of employment for any reason with Avalon or an affiliate, except in certain situations provided by the Option Plan.

The stock options, vest ratably over a five year period and have a contractual term of ten years from the date of grant. At the end of each contractual vesting period, the share price of the Avalon common stock, traded on a public stock exchange (NYSE Amex), must reach a predetermined price within three years following such contractual vesting period before the stock options are exercisable (See table below). If the Avalon common stock price does not reach the predetermined price, the stock options will either be cancelled or the period will be extended at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

The grant-date fair values of the stock option awards were estimated using the Monte Carlo Simulation. The Monte Carlo Simulation was selected to determine the fair value because it incorporates six minimum considerations; 1) the exercise price of the option, 2) the expected term of the option, taking into account both the contractual term of the option, the effects of employees’ expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior, as well as the possibility of change in control events during the contractual term of the option agreements, 3) the current fair value of the underlying equity, 4) the expected volatility of the value of the underlying share for the expected term of the option, 5) the expected dividends on the underlying share for the expected term of the option and 6) the risk-free interest rate(s) for the expected term of the option.

The grant date fair value of the underlying equity was determined to be equal to Avalon’s publicly traded stock price as of the grant dates times the sum of the Class A and Class B common shares outstanding.

The expected term, or time until the option is exercised, is based on historical exercising behavior of previous option holders of a company’s stock. Because of the nature of the vesting described above, the options are separated into five blocks, with each block having its own vesting period and expected term.

For stock option awards, the expected volatility is based on the observed historical volatility of Avalon common stock. There were no expected dividends and the risk-free interest rate was based on yield data for U. S. Treasury securities over a period consistent with the expected term.

In March 2023, options to purchase 36,000 shares previously granted were cancelled as the options did not meet the predetermined stock price within the three years following the contractual vesting period. Additionally, in May 2023, the remaining 18,000 shares previously granted expired.

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The following table is a summary of the stock option activity during 2023:

				Weighted		Weighted
	Number of			Average		Average
	Options			Exercise		Fair Value at
	Granted			Price		Grant Date
Outstanding at January 1, 2023		54,000			1.83		0.43
Options granted		-			-		-
Options exercised		-			-		-
Options expired		-			-		-
Options cancelled or forfeited		(54,000	)		1.83		0.43
Outstanding at September 30, 2023		-		$	-	$	-

The stock options vest and become exercisable based upon achieving two critical metrics as follows:

1) Contract Vesting Term: The stock options vest ratably over a five year period.

2) The Avalon common stock price traded on a public stock exchange (NYSE Amex) must reach the predetermined vesting price within three years after the options become vested under the contractual vesting term.

The table below represents the period and predetermined stock price needed for vesting.

	Begins	Ends	Predetermined
	Vesting	Vesting	Vesting Price
Block 1	12 months after Grant Dates	48 months after Grant Dates	$	3.43
Block 2	24 months after Grant Dates	60 months after Grant Dates	$	4.69
Block 3	36 months after Grant Dates	72 months after Grant Dates	$	6.43
Block 4	48 months after Grant Dates	84 months after Grant Dates	$	8.81
Block 5	60 months after Grant Dates	96 months after Grant Dates	$	12.07

Compensation costs were zero for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 and $1,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, compensation costs were approximately $1,000 and $3,000, respectively. At September 30, 2023, there were no unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan.

Note 12. Legal Matters

In the ordinary course of conducting its business, Avalon becomes involved in lawsuits, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including those related to environmental matters. Some of these proceedings may result in fines, penalties or judgments being assessed against Avalon which, from time to time, may have an impact on its business and financial condition. Although the outcome of such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, Avalon does not believe that any uninsured ultimate liabilities, fines or penalties resulting from such pending proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its liquidity, financial position or results of operations.

Note 13. Business Segment Information

In determining the segment information, Avalon considered its operating and management structure and the types of information subject to regular review by its “chief operating decision maker.” Using the criteria of FASB ASC 280 Segment Reporting, Avalon’s reportable segments include waste management services and golf and related operations. Avalon accounts for intersegment net operating revenues as if the transactions were to third parties. The segment disclosures are presented on this basis for all periods presented.

Avalon’s primary business segment, the waste management services segment, provides hazardous and nonhazardous brokerage and management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers, captive landfill management for an industrial customer and salt water injection well operations.

Avalon’s golf and related operations segment consists of four golf courses and associated clubhouses which provide dining and banquet facilities, a hotel which provides lodging and resort related amenities including dining, banquet and conference facilities and a multipurpose recreation center. Revenue for the golf and related operations segment consists primarily of membership dues, greens fees, cart rentals, room rentals, merchandise sales, tennis and fitness activities, salon and spa services and food and beverage sales.

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Avalon does not have operations located outside the United States and, accordingly, geographical segment information is not presented. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one customer accounted for 15% of the waste management services segment’s net operating revenues to external customers and 7% of the consolidated net operating revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, one customer accounted for 10% of the waste management services segment’s net operating revenues to external customers and 6% of the consolidated net operating revenues.

The accounting policies of the segments are consistent with those described for the consolidated financial statements in the summary of significant accounting policies included in Avalon’s 2022 Annual Report to Shareholders. Avalon measures segment profit for internal reporting purposes as income (loss) before income taxes.

Business segment information including the reconciliation of segment income (loss) to consolidated income (loss) before taxes is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Net operating revenues from:
Waste management services:
External customer revenues	$	11,744		$	15,036		$	34,694		$	35,092
Golf and related operations:
External customer revenues		12,159			10,677			28,204			24,452
Intersegment revenues		14			25			64			56
Total golf and related operations		12,173			10,702			28,268			24,508
Segment operating revenues		23,917			25,738			62,962			59,600
Intersegment eliminations		(14	)		(25	)		(64	)		(56	)
Total net operating revenues	$	23,903		$	25,713		$	62,898		$	59,544

Income (loss) before income taxes:
Waste management services	$	1,180		$	1,454		$	2,973		$	3,143
Golf and related operations		1,214			1,223			312			976
Segment income before income taxes		2,394			2,677			3,285			4,119
Corporate interest expense		(530	)		(402	)		(1,573	)		(937	)
Corporate other income, net		12			-			35			1
General corporate expenses		(1,009	)		(1,148	)		(2,829	)		(2,999	)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	867		$	1,127		$	(1,082	)	$	184

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Identifiable assets:
Waste management services	$	36,929		$	35,198
Golf and related operations		64,844			63,355
Corporate		62,894			65,630
Subtotal		164,667			164,183
Elimination of intersegment receivables		(74,619	)		(74,433	)
Total	$	90,048		$	89,750

In comparing total assets at September 30, 2023 with those at December 31, 2022, the increase in the total assets of the waste management services segment of approximately $1.7 million was primarily a result of an increase in intersegment transactions, which are eliminated in consolidation, partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable. The increase in total assets of the golf and related operations segment of $1.5 million was primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures associated with The Grand Resort and Avalon Field Club at New Castle.

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Note 14. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

AWMS Holdings, LLC

In August 2013, Avalon created a new Ohio limited liability company, AWMS Holdings, LLC, to act as a holding company to form and own a series of wholly owned subsidiaries that will own and operate Class II salt water injection wells and facilities (together the “facilities”). AWMS Holdings, LLC, offers investment opportunities to accredited investors by selling membership units of AWMS Holdings, LLC through private placement offerings. The monies received from these offerings, along with internally contributed capital, are used to construct the facilities necessary for the operation of salt water injection wells. AWMS Water Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon, manages all the salt water injection well operations, including the marketing and sales function and all decisions regarding the well operations for a percentage of the gross revenues.

In 2014 and 2013, Avalon, through a wholly owned subsidiary made capital contributions totaling approximately $3.4 million, which included cash and certain well assets, including the permits, in exchange for membership units of AWMS Holdings, LLC. Through a private placement offering for the purchase of membership units, AWMS Holdings, LLC raised approximately $3.8 million from accredited investors in 2014 and 2013. Management and outside directors of Avalon, who qualified as accredited investors, invested approximately $1.0 million in AWMS Holdings, LLC.

As a result of a private placement offering, Avalon is not the majority owner of AWMS Holdings, LLC. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, Avalon owns approximately 47% of AWMS Holdings, LLC. In accordance with ASC 810-10 and related amendment, due to the managerial control of American Water Solutions, LLC, AWMS Holdings, LLC is a VIE, and the financial statements of AWMS Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries are included in Avalon’s consolidated financial statements. ASC 810-10 requires noncontrolling interests to be reported as a separate component of equity. The amount of net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest is recorded in “net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in AWMS Holdings, LLC was $10,000 and $112,000, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in AWMS Holdings, LLC was $13,000 and $85,000, respectively.

Avalon Med Spa, LLC

In March 2021, Avalon created a new Ohio limited liability company, Avalon Med Spa, LLC. Avalon Med Spa, LLC provides elective appearance improving nonsurgical aesthetic services under the supervision of a licensed physician. Avalon Med Spa, LLC, offers investment opportunities to accredited investors by selling membership units through private placement offerings. The monies received from these offerings, along with internally contributed capital, are used to purchase medical spa equipment and construct the facilities necessary for operation. Avalon operates and manages all decisions regarding the medical spa operations for a percentage of the gross revenues.

In 2021, Avalon made a capital contribution totaling $359,000, which included cash and certain equipment, in exchange for membership units of Avalon Med Spa, LLC. Through a private placement offering for the purchase of membership units, Avalon Med Spa, LLC raised $358,000 from accredited investors in August 2021. In March 2022, Avalon and accredited investors made additional capital contributions of $143,000 and $142,000, respectively. An outside director of Avalon, who qualified as an accredited investor, invested less than 10% of the total investment in Avalon Med Spa, LLC. Avalon is the majority owner of Avalon Med Spa, LLC owning 50.1% of the company at both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

In accordance with ASC 810-10 and related amendment, Avalon Med Spa, LLC is a VIE, and the financial statements of Avalon Med Spa, LLC are included in Avalon’s consolidated financial statements. ASC 810-10 requires noncontrolling interests to be reported as a separate component of equity. The amount of net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest is recorded in “net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in Avalon Med Spa, LLC was approximately $47,000 and $119,000, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in Avalon Med Spa was approximately $83,000 and $229,000, respectively.

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Note 15. Injection Wells Suspension

As a result of a seismic event with a magnitude of 2.1 occurring on August 31, 2014, the Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (“Chief” or “Division”) issued Orders on September 3, 2014 to immediately suspend all operations of Avalon’s two saltwater injection wells until the Division could further evaluate the wells. The Orders were based on the findings that the two saltwater injection wells were located in close proximity to an area of known seismic activity and that the saltwater injection wells pose a risk of increasing or creating seismic activity.

On September 5, 2014, Avalon submitted the information required by the Chief’s Order in regards to its AWMS #1 injection well, and the Chief lifted the suspension for that well on September 18, 2014. On September 19, 2014, Avalon submitted information and a written plan required by the Chief’s Order proposing the establishment of certain operations and management controls on injections for the AWMS #2 injection well. To date, the Division has not responded to that plan despite Avalon’s requests for feedback.

On October 2, 2014, Avalon filed an appeal with the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission (the “Commission”) disputing the basis for suspending operations of AWMS #2 and also the authority of the Chief to immediately suspend such operations. On March 11, 2015, an appeal hearing was held. The Chief stated during the hearing that the suspension order is temporary, and he expects that AWMS #2 will be allowed to resume operations once the state’s final policymaking is complete.

On August 12, 2015, the Commission upheld the temporary suspension of injection operations of AWMS #2 stating that the temporary suspension would allow the Chief more time to fully evaluate the facts in anticipation of the Division’s implementation of a comprehensive regulatory plan that will specifically address injection-induced seismicity.

Avalon appealed that decision to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (the “Court”), and on November 1, 2016 an appeal hearing was held in that Court. On December 23, 2016, the Court issued its Decision and Order in Avalon’s favor, and vacated the Commission’s decision. The Court found that the Division’s suspension and refusal to work with the Company over the 26 month period was arbitrary and not in accordance with reason. Subsequent to the ruling, and in accordance with the Court’s Decision and Order, both Avalon and the Division submitted their proposed restart plans to the Court. Avalon’s plan sets forth both the initial volumes and pressures and increases in volume and pressure while continuously monitoring seismicity and addressing the concerns of public health and safety.

On February 21, 2017, the Court issued its Final Decision and Order. The Court’s Final Decision and Order set forth conditions for restarting the AWMS #2 salt water injection well in accordance with the proposed restart plans filed by Avalon with minor revisions. On February 22, 2017, the Division appealed the Final Decision and Order and filed a Motion to Stay the Court Order. The Motion to Stay was granted by the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals on March 21, 2017.

On September 14, 2017, an appeal hearing was held in the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals and on July 31, 2018 a decision was issued on the appeal. The decision reinstated the previous Ohio Oil and Gas Commission decision in this matter.

On September 12, 2018, the Company appealed the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals decision to the Supreme Court of Ohio. On November 21, 2018, the Company received notice from the Supreme Court of Ohio that the court would not accept for review the Company’s appeal of the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals decision on the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s appeal of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas February 21, 2017 entry allowing restart of the Company’s AWMS Water Solutions, LLC #2 salt water injection well.

On April 5, 2019, Avalon filed with the Oil and Gas Commission a motion to vacate its prior decisions in this matter. The Oil and Gas Commission scheduled a hearing on this motion for August 13, 2019. Before the hearing began, and in response to the Division’s motion to dismiss the Company’s motion to vacate, the Commission dismissed the matter. The Company appealed that decision to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. In April 2020, the Division’s motion to dismiss and the Company’s opposition were reviewed by the Court. Following the restart orders received on May 24, 2021, and discussed below, the Court dismissed the complaint.

Concurrently with the filing of the appeal with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, the Company filed a writ of mandamus in the 10^th District Court of Appeals on August 30, 2019 to compel the chief of the Division to issue restart orders, or alternative orders that would allow the Company to either restart the AWMS #2 well, or appeal said orders to the Oil and Gas Commission in accordance with Ohio Law. On October 6, 2020 and in response to a motion from the Division, the Court dismissed this complaint for writ of mandamus.

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In addition, on August 26, 2016, Avalon filed a complaint in the 11^th Appellate District Court in Trumbull County, Ohio for a Peremptory Writ of Mandamus to compel the Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (“ODNR”) to initiate appropriations procedures to determine damages from the illegal regulatory taking of the Company’s property, or issue an alternative remedy at law. The Company believes that the actions, and lack of responsible actions, by the ODNR is a clear violation of the Company’s property rights and a violation of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution; Article I, Section 19 of the Ohio Constitution; and Ohio Revised Code Chapter 163.

On March 18, 2019, Avalon received notice that the 11^th Appellate District Court in Trumbull County, Ohio issued summary judgment in favor of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in the writ of mandamus action that resulted from the suspension order of the Company’s salt water injection well. The decision was appealed to the Supreme Court of Ohio on April 5, 2019. Oral arguments in the case occurred on April 7, 2020. On September 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled in favor of the Company. The Supreme Court of Ohio reversed the decision of the 11^th Appellate District Court and remanded the case back to that court for a trial on the merits. The trial occurred in September and October 2021. On December 19, 2022, the 11^th Appellate District Court denied the Company’s writ of mandamus action. The Court determined that the Company failed to establish a cognizable property interest that would necessitate a just compensation/takings analysis and accordingly denied the Company’s petition for writ of mandamus. The decision was appealed to the Supreme Court of Ohio on January 30, 2023. Briefings to the Supreme Court were completed in May 2023 and the company is awaiting a decision.

On May 24, 2021, the Company received Chief’s Orders from the Division vacating the September 3, 2014 suspension orders for AWMS #2 and setting conditions for restart of that well. Among these conditions was a limit placed on the seismicity within three miles of the well. Under the Order, if a seismic event with a magnitude 2.1 or above occurs, the well must cease operations for an indefinite period of time until concurrence for subsequent restart is received from the Division. The Company appealed the May 2021 Chief’s Order to the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission, seeking reasonable operating conditions that will allow the facility to operate profitably while protecting human health and property. A hearing in this matter occurred in February 2022. On June 30, 2022, the Oil and Gas Commission rendered their decision for the Division in this matter, once again deferring to the Division in their decision. The Company appealed the decision to the Franklin County Ohio Court of Common Pleas on August 3, 2022.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion provides information which management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the operations and financial condition of Avalon Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries. As used in this report, the term “Avalon” or the “Company” means Avalon Holdings Corporation, its wholly owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities when it has been determined that Avalon is the primary beneficiary of those company’s operations, taken as a whole, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Statements included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward looking statements”. Avalon cautions readers that forward looking statements, including, without limitation, those relating to Avalon’s future business prospects, revenues, working capital, liquidity, capital needs, interest costs, and income, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward looking statements, due to risks and factors identified herein and from time to time in Avalon’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Avalon utilized existing cash and cash provided by operations to meet operating needs, fund capital expenditures and make required monthly payments on our term loan facility. Cash in our project fund account and borrowings under our line of credit were also utilized to fund capital expenditures which included the continued renovation of The Grand Resort and Avalon Field Club at New Castle as further described below.

Term Loan Agreement

On August 5, 2022, Avalon and certain direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a loan and security agreement (the “New Term Loan Agreement”) with Laurel Capital Corporation which provided for a $31.0 million term loan. At closing, $20.2 million of the proceeds were used to pay off and refinance amounts outstanding and associated interest under our existing term loan agreement with Laurel Capital Corporation and $0.4 million of the proceeds were utilized to pay transaction costs. The remaining proceeds of approximately $10.4 million were deposited into a project fund account for which those proceeds are to fund future costs of renovating and expanding both The Grand Resort and Avalon Field Club at New Castle. The existing term loan was terminated in conjunction with the New Term Loan Agreement.

The New Term Loan Agreement is payable in 119 equal monthly installments of principal and interest, based on a twenty-five (25) year maturity schedule commencing September 5, 2022 followed by one final balloon payment of all remaining principal, interest and fees due on the maturity date of August 5, 2032. Upon request by Avalon, project fund proceeds can be utilized to pay debt service. Borrowings under the New Term Loan Agreement bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.00% until the seventh anniversary date of the closing at which time the interest rate will be reset to a fixed rate equal to the greater of (a) 6.00% per annum or (b) the sum of the three year treasury rate on the date two (2) business days prior to the reset date plus 3.40%, provided that the applicable rate shall in no event exceed 8.50% per annum.

Avalon has the right to prepay the amount outstanding under the New Term Loan Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time upon payment of the principal amount of the loan to be prepaid plus accrued unpaid interest thereon to the prepayment date, plus an applicable prepayment penalty. The prepayment penalty, expressed as a percentage of the principal of the loan being prepaid, is six percent (6%) on any prepayment in the first five years; four percent (4%) on any prepayment in the sixth and seventh year; three percent (3%) on any prepayment in the eighth and ninth year; and two percent (2%) on any prepayment in the tenth year.

Borrowings under the New Term Loan Agreement are secured by certain real property and related business assets as defined in the agreement. The New Term Loan Agreement contains a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement of at least 1.20 tested on an annual basis on December 31 of each year, commencing December 31, 2023. The New Term Loan also contains other nonfinancial covenants, customary representations, warranties and events of default. Avalon was in compliance with the 2022 Term Loan Agreement covenants at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

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Line of Credit Agreement

On May 31, 2018, Avalon entered into a business loan agreement with Premier Bank, (the “Line of Credit Agreement”) which provides for a line of credit of up to $5.0 million. On September 19, 2023, the Company amended the Line of Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date to July 31, 2025. Under the Line of Credit Agreement, borrowings in excess of $1.0 million are subject to a borrowing base which is calculated based off a specific level of eligible accounts receivable of the waste management business as defined in the agreement.

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit Agreement were approximately $2.2 million and $1.6 million respectively. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately $2.8 million and $3.4 million were available under the Line of Credit Agreement. Outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit Agreement bear interest at Prime Rate plus .25%. At September 30, 2023, the interest rate on the Line of Credit Agreement was 8.75%.

Borrowings under the Line of Credit Agreement are secured by certain business assets of the Company including accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The Line of Credit Agreement contains a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement of at least 1.20 tested on an annual basis on December 31 of each year. The Line of Credit Agreement also contains other nonfinancial covenants, customary representations, warranties and events of default. Avalon was in compliance with the Line of Credit Agreements covenants at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.18% and 5.69%, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.15% and 5.27%, respectively.

Squaw Creek Country Club Lease Agreement

In November 2003, Avalon entered into a long-term agreement with Squaw Creek Country Club to lease and operate its golf course and related facilities. The lease has an initial term of ten (10) years with four (4) consecutive ten (10) year renewal term options unilaterally exercisable by Avalon. Under the lease, Avalon is obligated to pay $15,000 in annual rent and make leasehold improvements of $150,000 per year. Amounts expended by Avalon for leasehold improvements during a given year in excess of $150,000 will be carried forward and applied to future leasehold improvement obligations. Based upon the amount of leasehold improvements already made, Avalon expects to exercise all of its remaining renewal options.

Capital Expenditures

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Avalon incurred capital expenditures of $3.5 million of which $3.2 million of such expenditures was paid to vendors during the period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Avalon incurred capital expenditures of $5.5 million of which $5.3 million of such expenditures was paid to vendors during the period. For both the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, expenditures primarily related to the continued renovation of The Grand Resort and the clubhouse at Avalon Field Club at New Castle.

In 2023 and 2022, The Grand Resort was in operation but certain existing hotel rooms were in the process of being renovated. In addition, in 2022, the Avalon Field Club at New Castle was in operation but the club house was in the process of being renovated. During the third quarter of 2022, the club house renovation was substantially completed. Avalon’s aggregate capital expenditures in 2023 are expected to be in the range of $4.0 million to $5.0 million, funded with cash from our project fund account, existing operating cash and cash generated from operations. Capital expenditures principally relate to the expansion and continued hotel room renovations at The Grand Resort, the clubhouse at Avalon Field Club at New Castle, building improvements and equipment purchases.

Working Capital

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was a working capital deficit of approximately $4.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively. Working capital was negatively impacted by an increase in deferred membership dues revenue, accounts payable, accrued payroll and other liabilities. The negative impact was partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable and inventory.

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Accounts receivable increased to $11.6 million at September 30, 2023 compared with $11.1 million at December 31, 2022. Accounts receivable related to our waste management services segment decreased approximately $0.8 million at September 30, 2023 compared with December 31, 2022 as a result of a decrease in net operating revenues in the third quarter of 2023 compared with the fourth quarter of 2022 and the timing of receipt on those associated receivables. Accounts receivable related to the golf and related operations segment increased approximately $1.3 million at September 30, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022 due to the associated timing of annual membership renewals.

Unbilled membership dues receivable was approximately $0.8 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $0.6 million at December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to the timing of annual membership renewals related to the Avalon Golf and Country Club and associated monthly billing over the course of the annual agreement.

Inventory was approximately $1.7 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $1.5 million at December 31, 2022. The increase is related to merchandise, food and beverage inventory as a result of the increase in business operations for our golf and related operations segment.

Accounts payable was approximately $10.8 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $11.0 million at December 31, 2022. The decrease in accounts payable between periods was primarily due to the waste management segment. Accounts payable related to our waste management segment decreased as a result of a decrease in amounts due to disposal facilities and transportation carriers in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and the associated timing of those vendor payments in the ordinary course of business.

Deferred revenue relating to membership dues was approximately $4.6 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $3.6 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in deferred revenues was primarily due to the associated timing of annual membership renewals and, to a lesser extent, an increase in membership dues rates during 2023.

Accrued payroll and other compensation was approximately $1.3 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $1.0 million at December 31, 2022. The increase is primarily due to the associated timing of employee payroll payments in the ordinary course of business related to our golf and related operations and the timing of payment of certain earned employee incentives.

Management believes that anticipated cash provided from future operations will be sufficient to meet operating requirements and make required monthly payments under our term loan facility. If business conditions warrant additional monies needed, Avalon will take all available actions to fund operating requirements including borrowing from our existing line of credit.

Growth Strategy

Waste Management Services Segment

Our growth strategy for the waste management services segment focuses on increasing revenue, gaining market share and enhancing shareholder value through internal growth. Although we are a waste management services company, we do not own any landfills or provide waste collection services. However, because of our many relationships with various disposal facilities and transporters, we are able to be more flexible and provide alternative solutions to a customer’s waste disposal or recycling needs. We intend to capitalize on our management and sales staff which has extensive experience in all aspects of the waste business. As such, we intend to manage our internal growth as follows:

 •    Sales and Marketing Activities. We will focus on retaining existing customers and obtaining new business through our well-managed sales and marketing activities. We seek to manage our sales and marketing activities to enable us to capitalize on our position in many of the markets in which we operate. We provide a tailored program to all of our customers in response to their particular needs. We accomplish this by centralizing services to effectively manage their needs, such as minimizing their procurement costs.

We currently have a number of professional sales and marketing employees in the field who are compensated using a commission structure that is focused on generating high levels of quality revenue. For the most part, these employees directly solicit business from existing and prospective customers. We emphasize our rate and cost structures when we train new and existing sales personnel. We intend to hire additional qualified professional sales personnel to expand into different geographical areas.

 •    Development Activities. We will seek to identify opportunities to further position us as an integrated service provider in markets where we provide services. In addition, we will continue to utilize the extensive experience of our management and sales staff to bid on significant one-time projects and those that require special expertise. Where appropriate, we may seek to obtain permits that would provide vertically integrated waste services or expand the service offerings or leverage our existing volumes with current vendors to provide for long term, cost competitive strategic positioning within our existing markets.

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Golf and Related Operations Segment

In August 2014, the Company acquired The Grand Resort which was integrated into the golf and related operations segment. The acquisition is consistent with the Company's business strategy in that The Grand Resort provides guests with a self-contained vacation experience, offering hotel guests golf packages to all of the golf courses of the Avalon Golf and Country Club and allows its guests to utilize the facilities at each of the clubhouses. Members of the Avalon Golf and Country Club also have access to all of the amenities offered by The Grand Resort. The Grand Resort is open year-round and provides a consistent, comfortable environment where our guests can enjoy our various amenities and activities. Avalon believes that the combination of its four golf facilities and The Grand Resort will result in additional memberships in the Avalon Golf and Country Club.

In addition, several private country clubs in the northeast Ohio area are experiencing economic difficulties. Avalon believes some of these clubs may represent an attractive investment opportunity. While Avalon has not entered into any pending agreements for acquisitions, it may do so at any time and will continue to consider acquisitions that make economic sense.

Results of Operations

Avalon’s primary business segment, the waste management services segment, provides hazardous and nonhazardous waste brokerage and management services, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. The golf and related operations segment includes the operation and management of four golf courses and related country clubs and facilities, a hotel and its associated resort amenities and a multipurpose recreation center.

Performance in the third quarter of 2023 compared with the third quarter of 2022

Overall Performance

Net operating revenues decreased to $23.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared with $25.7 million in the third quarter of 2022. Net operating revenues of the waste management services segment were approximately $11.7 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $15.0 million in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease in net operating revenues of the waste management services segment was a result of a decrease in event work projects during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022. Net operating revenues of the golf and related operations segment were approximately $12.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $10.7 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in net operating revenues of the golf and related operations was a result of increased business operations related to both The Grand Resort and the country clubs during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022.

Total cost of operations related to the waste management services segment decreased to $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared with $12.2 million in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease in the cost of operations between periods for the waste management services segment is primarily due to a decrease in net operating revenues as these costs vary directly with the associated revenues.

Total cost of operations related to the golf and related operations segment increased to $9.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $8.2 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase between periods was primarily a result of higher employee related costs associated with an increase in business operations and wage increases during the period.

Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $0.9 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase is due to a higher depreciable asset base primarily related to the renovation of The Avalon Field Club at New Castle and The Grand Resort.

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2022. The slight decrease was due to lower wages compared to the prior year.

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Interest expense was approximately $0.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2022. During the third quarter of 2023, the increase in interest expense was due to both the higher average debt outstanding and the increased weighted average interest rate on the associated borrowings. During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.18% and 5.69%, respectively.

Net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.9 million, or $0.23 per share, in the third quarter of 2023 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.2 million, or $0.30 per share, in the third quarter of 2022.

Segment Performance

Segment performance should be read in conjunction with Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Waste Management Services Segment

The net operating revenues of the waste management services segment decreased to $11.7 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared with $15.0 million in the third quarter of 2022. The waste management services segment includes waste disposal brokerage and management services, captive landfill management operations and salt water injection well operations.

The net operating revenues of the waste disposal brokerage and management services business were approximately $11.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $14.3 million in the third quarter of 2022. Continuous work of the waste disposal brokerage business increased approximately $0.9 million between periods as a result of increased work from multiple customers. Net operating revenues related to continuous work were approximately $7.3 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared with $6.4 million in the third quarter of 2022. In addition, event work net operating revenues related to multiple projects decreased by approximately $4.0 million during third quarter of 2023 when compared to third quarter of 2022. Event work is defined as bid projects under contract that occurs on a one-time basis over a short period of time. Such work can fluctuate significantly from period to period. Event work net operating revenues were approximately $3.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared with $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2022.

The net operating revenues of the captive landfill management operations were approximately $0.7 million in the third quarter of both 2023 and 2022, respectively. The net operating revenues of the captive landfill operations are almost entirely dependent upon the volume of waste generated by the owner of the landfill for whom Avalon manages the facility.

Costs of operations related to the waste management services segment decreased to $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared with $12.2 million in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease in the cost of operations between periods for the waste management segment is primarily due to the decrease in net operating revenues as these costs vary directly with the associated revenues. The overall gross margin percentage of the waste brokerage and management services business was approximately 20% in the third quarter of 2023 and 19% in the third quarter of 2022. Overall gross margin percentage tends to vary based upon the revenues generated between continuous and event work.

Income before income taxes for the waste management services segment were approximately $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2022. Income before income taxes of the waste brokerage and management services business was approximately $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease in income before income taxes was primarily attributable to a decrease in event work during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022. Income before income taxes of the captive landfill operations were approximately $0.1 million in both the third quarter of 2023 and 2022. The salt water injection wells incurred a loss before income taxes of less than $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2023 and 2022, respectively, primarily due to legal and professional costs incurred relating to Avalon’s appeal and mandamus processes.

Golf and Related Operations Segment

Net operating revenues of the golf and related operations segment were approximately $12.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $10.7 million in the third quarter of 2022. Avalon’s golf and related operations segment consists of the operation and management of four golf courses and related country clubs which provide dining and banquet facilities, a hotel which provides lodging, dining, banquet and conference facilities and other resort related amenities and a multipurpose recreation center.

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Food, beverage and merchandise sales increased to approximately $4.6 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $4.1 million in the third quarter of 2022. Food, beverage and merchandise sales increased between periods as a result of an increase in business activity at both The Grand Resort and the country clubs.

Other net operating revenues related to the golf and related operations were approximately $7.6 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $6.6 million in the third quarter of 2022. Membership dues revenue was approximately $1.8 million in both the third quarter of 2023 and 2022, respectively. Net operating revenues related to room rental was approximately $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in room revenue was a result of both higher occupancy and an increase in average room rates when compared to the prior period. Greens fees and associated cart rentals were approximately $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to an increase in cart rental rates during the period. Other revenues consisting of athletic, fitness, salon and spa related activities were approximately $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase between periods was primarily due to an increase in salon and spa revenue.

Total cost of operations for the golf and related operations segment were $9.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared with $8.2 million in the third quarter of 2022. Cost of food, beverage and merchandise was approximately $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in total food, beverage and merchandise costs between periods is primarily due to higher revenues from increased business operations. The cost of food, beverage and merchandise sales was approximately 43% of associated revenue in the third quarter 2023 compared to 42% of associated revenue in both the third quarter of 2022. Golf and related operations operating costs increased to approximately $7.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared with $6.5 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in operating costs between periods, primarily employee related costs, was directly attributable to both an increase in business operations and higher employee wages paid per hour during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022.

The golf and related operations recorded income before income taxes of $1.2 million in both the third quarter of 2023 and 2022.

General Corporate Expenses

General corporate expenses were $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease was attributable to lower legal and professional fees.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was approximately $0.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2022. During the third quarter of 2023, the increase in interest expense was due to both the higher average debt outstanding and the increased weighted average interest rate on the associated borrowings. During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.18% and 5.69%, respectively.

Net Income

Net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2022. Avalon recorded a state income tax provision in both the third quarter of 2023 and 2022, which was related entirely to the waste management and brokerage operations. Due to the recording of a full valuation allowance against the Company’s federal net deferred tax assets, the overall effective tax rate in both periods reflect taxes owed in certain U.S state jurisdictions. Avalon’s income tax on the income before taxes was offset by a change in the valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets relating to certain federal and state loss carryforwards will not be realized. Avalon continues to maintain a valuation allowance against the majority of its deferred tax amounts until it is evident that the deferred tax asset will be utilized in the future.

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Performance in the first nine months of 2023 compared with the first nine months of 2022

Overall Performance

Net operating revenues increased to $62.9 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with $59.5 million in the first nine months of 2022. Net operating revenues of the waste management services segment were approximately $34.7 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $35.1 million in the first nine months of 2022. The decrease in net operating revenues of the waste management services segment was a result of a decrease in event work projects during the first nine months of 2023 compared to the first nine months of 2022. Net operating revenues of the golf and related operations segment were approximately $28.2 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $24.4 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase in net operating revenues of the golf and related operations was a result of increased business operations related to both The Grand Resort and the country clubs during the first nine months of 2023 compared to the first nine months of 2022.

Total cost of operations related to the waste management services segment increased to $27.9 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with $28.2 million in the first nine months of 2022. The decrease in the cost of operations between periods for the waste management services segment is primarily due to decreased net operating revenues as these costs vary directly with the associated revenues.

Total cost of operations related to the golf and related operations segment increased to $24.2 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $20.3 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase between periods was primarily a result of higher product costs and employee related costs associated with an increase in business operations and wage increases during the period.

Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $2.9 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase is due to a higher depreciable asset base primarily related to the renovation of The Avalon Field Club at New Castle and The Grand Resort.

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately $7.8 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $7.5 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to higher wages and discretionary employee bonuses paid during the period.

Interest expense was approximately $1.6 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2022. During the first nine months of 2023, the increase in interest expense was due to both the higher average debt outstanding and the increased weighted average interest rate on the associated borrowings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.15% and 5.27%, respectively.

Net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.9 million, or $0.24 per share, in the first nine months of 2023 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.4 million, or $0.10 per share, in the first nine months of 2022.

Segment Performance

Segment performance should be read in conjunction with Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Waste Management Services Segment

The net operating revenues of the waste management services segment decreased to $34.7 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with $35.1 million in the first nine months of 2022.

The net operating revenues of the waste disposal brokerage and management services business were approximately $32.4 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $33.1 million in the first nine months of 2022. Continuous work of the waste disposal brokerage business increased approximately $0.3 million between periods as a result of increased work from multiple customers. Net operating revenues related to continuous work were approximately $18.9 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with $18.6 million in the first nine months of 2022. In addition, event work net operating revenues related to multiple projects decreased by approximately $1.0 million during first nine months of 2023 when compared to first nine months of 2022. Event work is defined as bid projects under contract that occurs on a one-time basis over a short period of time. Such work can fluctuate significantly from year to year. Event work net operating revenues were approximately $13.5 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with $14.5 million in the first nine months of 2022.

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The net operating revenues of the captive landfill management operations were approximately $2.3 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $2.0 million in the first nine months of 2022. The net operating revenues of the captive landfill operations are almost entirely dependent upon the volume of waste generated by the owner of the landfill for whom Avalon manages the facility.

Costs of operations related to the waste management services segment decreased to $27.9 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with $28.2 million in the first nine months of 2022. The decrease in the cost of operations between periods for the waste management segment is primarily due to the decrease in net operating revenues as these costs vary directly with the associated revenues. The overall gross margin percentage of the waste brokerage and management services business was approximately 20% in both the first nine months of 2023 and 2022.

Income before income taxes for the waste management services segment were approximately $3.0 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $3.1 million in the first nine months of 2022. Income before income taxes of the waste brokerage and management services business was approximately $2.9 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $3.1 million in the first nine months of 2022. The decreased income before income taxes was primarily attributable to the decrease in net operating revenues during the first nine months of 2023 compared to the first nine months of 2022. Income before income taxes of the captive landfill operations were approximately $0.2 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $0.1 million in the first nine months of 2022. During both the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, the salt water injection wells incurred a loss before income taxes of approximately $0.1, primarily due to legal and professional costs incurred relating to Avalon’s appeal and mandamus processes.

Golf and Related Operations Segment

Net operating revenues of the golf and related operations segment were approximately $28.2 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $24.4 million in the first nine months of 2022.

Food, beverage and merchandise sales increased to approximately $10.6 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $9.3 million in the first nine months of 2022. Food, beverage and merchandise sales increased between periods as a result of an increase in business activity at both The Grand Resort and the country clubs.

Other net operating revenues related to the golf and related operations were approximately $17.6 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $15.1 million in the first nine months of 2022. Membership dues revenue was approximately $5.5 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $5.3 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase in membership dues revenue was attributable to an increase in membership dues rates partially offset by a slight decrease in the average number of members during the period. Net operating revenues related to room rental was approximately $5.1 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $4.3 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase in room revenue was a result of both higher occupancy and an increase in average room rates when compared to the prior period. Other revenues consisting of athletic, fitness, salon and spa related activities were approximately $4.0 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $2.9 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase between periods was primarily due to an increase in salon and spa revenue. Greens fees and associated cart rentals were approximately $3.0 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase was primarily due to an increase in cart rental rates during the period. Due to adverse weather conditions, net operating revenues relating to the golf courses, which are located in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania, were minimal during the first three months of 2023 and 2022.

Total cost of operations for the golf and related operations segment were $24.2 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with $20.3 million in the first nine months of 2022. Cost of food, beverage and merchandise was approximately $4.8 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $4.0 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase in total food, beverage and merchandise costs between periods is primarily due to higher revenues from increased business operations, and to a lesser extent, higher product costs. The cost of food, beverage and merchandise sales was approximately 46% of associated revenue in the first nine months of 2023 compared to 43% in the first nine months of 2022. Golf and related operations operating costs increased to approximately $19.3 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with $16.3 million in the first nine months of 2022. The increase in operating costs between periods, primarily employee related costs, was directly attributable to both an increase in business operations and higher employee wages paid per hour during the first nine months of 2023 compared to the first nine months of 2022.

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The golf and related operations recorded income before income taxes of $0.3 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared with income before income taxes of $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2022. The change between periods was primarily a result of higher product and employee related costs in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the first nine months of 2022.

The ability to attract new members and retain members is very important to the success of the golf and related operations segment. Avalon is continually using different marketing strategies to attract and retain members, such as local television advertising and/or various membership promotions. A significant decline in members could adversely impact the financial results of the golf and related operations segment.

General Corporate Expenses

General corporate expenses were $2.8 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $3.0 million in the first nine months of 2022. The decrease was attributable to lower legal and professional fees.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was approximately $1.6 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2022. During the first nine months of 2023, the increase in interest expense was due to both the higher average debt outstanding and the increased weighted average interest rate on the associated borrowings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.15% and 5.27%, respectively.

Net Income (loss)

Net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.9 million in the first nine months of 2023 compared to net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.4 million in the first nine months of 2022. Avalon recorded a state income tax provision in both the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, which was related entirely to the waste management and brokerage operations. Due to the recording of a full valuation allowance against the Company’s federal net deferred tax assets, the overall effective tax rate in both periods reflect taxes owed in certain U.S state jurisdictions. Avalon’s income tax on the income before taxes was offset by a change in the valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets relating to certain federal and state loss carryforwards will not be realized. Avalon continues to maintain a valuation allowance against the majority of its deferred tax amounts until it is evident that the deferred tax asset will be utilized in the future.

Trends and Uncertainties

Government regulations

A portion of Avalon’s waste brokerage and management services revenues is derived from the disposal and/or transportation of out-of-state waste. Any law or regulation restricting or impeding the transportation of waste or the acceptance of out-of-state waste for disposal could have a negative effect on Avalon.

Legal matters

In the ordinary course of conducting its business, Avalon becomes involved in lawsuits, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including those relating to environmental matters. Some of these proceedings may result in fines, penalties or judgments being assessed against Avalon which, from time to time, may have an impact on its business and financial condition. Although the outcome of such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management assesses the probability of loss and accrues a liability as appropriate. Avalon does not believe that any uninsured ultimate liabilities, fines or penalties resulting from such pending proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its liquidity, financial position or results of operations.

Credit and collections

Economic challenges throughout the industries served by Avalon may result in payment defaults by customers. While Avalon continuously endeavors to limit customer credit risks, customer-specific financial downturns are not controllable by management. Significant customer payment defaults would have a material adverse impact upon Avalon’s future financial performance.

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Competitive pressures

Avalon’s waste brokerage and management services business obtains and retains customers by providing services and identifying cost-efficient disposal options unique to a customer’s needs. Consolidation within the solid waste industry has resulted in reducing the number of disposal options available to waste generators and may cause disposal pricing to increase. Avalon’s waste brokerage and management services business may not be able to pass these price increases onto some of its customers, which, in turn, may adversely impact Avalon’s future financial performance.

Unfavorable general economic conditions could adversely affect our business and financial results

Our operations are substantially affected by economic conditions, including inflation, which can impact consumer disposable income levels and spending habits. Economic conditions can also be impacted by a variety of factors including epidemics, pandemics and actions taken by governments to manage economic matters, whether through initiatives intended to control wages, unemployment, inflation, taxation and other economic drivers. Adverse economic conditions could pressure Avalon’s business and operating performance and financial results may suffer.

Numerous economic factors, including a recession, other economic downturns, inflation and the potential for a decrease in consumer spending, could adversely affect us

Various adverse economic conditions, including a recession, other economic downturns and inflation could decrease consumer discretionary spending and adversely affect our financial performance. Rising inflation rates have led to increased interest rates. A recession or other economic downturn could have a material adverse effect on our financial results. The products and services that are golf and related operations offer are products or services that consumers may view as discretionary rather than necessities. Our results of operations are sensitive to changes in macroeconomic conditions that impact consumer spending, including discretionary spending. Other factors, including consumer confidence, employment levels, interest rates, fuel and energy costs, tax rates, and consumer debt levels could reduce consumer spending or change consumer purchasing habits. Slowdowns in the U.S. or global economy, or an uncertain economic outlook, could materially adversely affect consumer spending habits and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Challenges with respect to labor, including availability and cost, could impact our business and results of operations

Avalon’s success depends in part on our ability to recruit, motivate and retain qualified individuals to work in an intensely competitive labor market. We have experienced, and may continue to experience, challenges in adequately staffing, which can negatively impact operations. Our ability to meet labor needs is generally subject to external factors, including the availability of sufficient workforce, unemployment levels and prevailing wages in the markets in which we operate. Increased costs and competition associated with recruiting, motivating and retaining qualified employees could have a negative impact on Avalon’s operating margins and profitability.

Changes in commodity and other operating costs could adversely affect our results of operations

The profitability of our golf and related operations segment depends on our ability to anticipate and react to changes in commodity costs, including food, supplies, fuel, utilities and other operating costs, including labor. Volatility in certain commodity prices and fluctuations in labor costs have adversely affected, and in the future, could adversely affect Avalon’s operating results. An increase in commodity costs could have an adverse impact on our profitability.

Effective succession planning is important to our continued success

Effective succession planning is important to our long-term success. Failure to effectively identify, develop and retain key personnel, recruit high-quality candidates and ensure smooth management and personnel transitions could disrupt our business and adversely affect our results.

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A majority of Avalon’s business is not subject to long-term contracts

A significant portion of Avalon’s business is generated from waste brokerage and management services provided to customers that are not subject to long-term contracts. In light of current economic, regulatory and competitive conditions, there can be no assurance that Avalon’s current customers will continue to transact business with Avalon at historical levels. Failure by Avalon to retain its current customers or to replace lost business could adversely impact the future financial performance of Avalon.

Avalon’s captive landfill management business is dependent upon a single customer as its sole source of revenue. If the captive landfill management business is unable to retain this customer, Avalon’s future financial performance could be adversely impacted.

A significant source of the golf and related operations revenues is derived from the members of the Avalon Golf and Country Club. Members are obligated to pay dues for a one year period. As such, the golf and related operations is primarily dependent on the sale and renewal of memberships in the Avalon Golf and Country Club, on a year to year basis.

Avalon's loan and security agreement may obligate it to repay debt before its maturity

The Company’s loan and security agreement contains certain covenants and events of default. Should Avalon be unable to meet one or more of these covenants, its lender may require it to repay any outstanding balance prior to the expiration date of the agreement. Our ability to comply with the financial and other covenants in our loan and security agreement may be affected by worsening economic or business conditions, or other events that may be beyond our control. We cannot provide assurance that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operating activities in amounts sufficient to enable us to service debt and meet these covenants. We may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness, on or before maturity. The Company cannot assure that additional sources of financing would be available to pay off any long-term borrowings under the loan and security agreement, so as to avoid default. 

Saltwater disposal wells

Saltwater disposal wells are regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (“ODNR”), with portions of the disposal facilities regulated by the Ohio EPA. As exploitation of the Marcellus and Utica shale formations by the hydrofracturing process develops, regulatory and public awareness of the environmental risks of saltwater brine and its disposal in saltwater disposal wells is growing and consequently, it is expected that regulation governing the construction and operation of saltwater disposal wells will increase in scope and complexity. Increased regulation may result in increased construction and/or operating costs, which could adversely affect the financial results of Avalon.

There is a continuing risk during the saltwater disposal well’s operation of an environmental event causing contamination to the water tables in the surrounding area, or seismic events. The occurrence of a spill or contamination at a disposal well site could result in remedial expenses and/or result in the operations at the well site being suspended and/or terminated by the Ohio EPA or the ODNR. Incurring remedial expenses and /or a suspension or termination of Avalon’s right to operate one or more saltwater disposal wells at the well site could have an adverse effect on Avalon’s financial results.

As a result of a seismic event with a magnitude of 2.1 occurring on August 31, 2014, the Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (“Chief” or “Division”) issued Orders on September 3, 2014 to immediately suspend all operations of Avalon’s two saltwater injection wells until the Division could further evaluate the wells. The Orders were based on the findings that the two saltwater injection wells were located in close proximity to an area of known seismic activity and that the saltwater injection wells pose a risk of increasing or creating seismic activity.

On September 5, 2014, Avalon submitted the information required by the Chief’s Order in regards to its AWMS #1 injection well, and the Chief lifted the suspension for that well on September 18, 2014. On September 19, 2014, Avalon submitted information and a written plan required by the Chief’s Order proposing the establishment of certain operations and management controls on injections for the AWMS #2 injection well. To date, the Division has not responded to that plan despite Avalon’s requests for feedback.

On October 2, 2014, Avalon filed an appeal with the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission (the “Commission”) disputing the basis for suspending operations of AWMS #2 and also the authority of the Chief to immediately suspend such operations. On March 11, 2015, an appeal hearing was held. The Chief stated during the hearing that the suspension order is temporary, and he expects that AWMS #2 will be allowed to resume operations once the state’s final policymaking is complete. 

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On August 12, 2015, the Commission upheld the temporary suspension of injection operations of AWMS #2 stating that the temporary suspension would allow the Chief more time to fully evaluate the facts in anticipation of the Division’s implementation of a comprehensive regulatory plan that will specifically address injection-induced seismicity. 

Avalon appealed that decision to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (the “Court”), and on November 1, 2016 an appeal hearing was held in that Court. On December 23, 2016, the Court issued its Decision and Order in Avalon’s favor, and vacated the Commission’s decision. The Court found that the Division’s suspension and refusal to work with the Company over the 26 month period was arbitrary and not in accordance with reason.  Subsequent to the ruling, and in accordance with the Court’s Decision and Order, both Avalon and the Division submitted their proposed restart plans to the Court. Avalon’s plan sets forth both the initial volumes and pressures and increases in volume and pressure while continuously monitoring seismicity and addressing the concerns of public health and safety. 

On February 21, 2017, the Court issued its Final Decision and Order. The Court’s Final Decision and Order set forth conditions for restarting the AWMS #2 salt water injection well in accordance with the proposed restart plans filed by Avalon with minor revisions. On February 22, 2017, the Division appealed the Final Decision and Order and filed a Motion to Stay the Court Order. The Motion to Stay was granted by the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals on March 21, 2017.

On September 14, 2017, an appeal hearing was held in the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals and on July 31, 2018 a decision was issued on the appeal. The decision reinstated the previous Ohio Oil and Gas Commission decision in this matter. 

On September 12, 2018, the Company appealed the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals decision to the Supreme Court of Ohio. On November 21, 2018, the Company received notice from the Supreme Court of Ohio that the court would not accept for review the Company’s appeal of the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals decision on the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s appeal of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas February 21, 2017 entry allowing restart of the Company’s AWMS Water Solutions, LLC #2 salt water injection well.    

On April 5, 2019, Avalon filed with the Oil and Gas Commission a motion to vacate its prior decisions in this matter. The Oil and Gas Commission scheduled a hearing on this motion for August 13, 2019. Before the hearing began, and in response to the Division’s motion to dismiss the Company’s motion to vacate, the Commission dismissed the matter. The Company appealed that decision to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. In April 2020, the Division’s motion to dismiss and the Company’s opposition were reviewed by the Court. Following the restart orders received on May 24, 2021, and discussed below, the Court dismissed the complaint.

Concurrently with the filing of the appeal with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, the Company filed a writ of mandamus in the 10^th District Court of Appeals on August 30, 2019 to compel the chief of the Division to issue restart orders, or alternative orders that would allow the Company to either restart the AWMS #2 well, or appeal said orders to the Oil and Gas Commission in accordance with Ohio Law. On October 6, 2020 and in response to a motion from the Division, the Court dismissed this complaint for writ of mandamus.

In addition, on August 26, 2016, Avalon filed a complaint in the 11^th Appellate District Court in Trumbull County, Ohio for a Peremptory Writ of Mandamus to compel the Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (“ODNR”) to initiate appropriations procedures to determine damages from the illegal regulatory taking of the Company’s property, or issue an alternative remedy at law. The Company believes that the actions, and lack of responsible actions, by the ODNR is a clear violation of the Company’s property rights and a violation of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution; Article I, Section 19 of the Ohio Constitution; and Ohio Revised Code Chapter 163. 

On March 18, 2019, Avalon received notice that the 11^th Appellate District Court in Trumbull County, Ohio issued summary judgment in favor of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in the writ of mandamus action that resulted from the suspension order of the Company’s salt water injection well. The decision was appealed to the Supreme Court of Ohio on April 5, 2019. Oral arguments in the case occurred on April 7, 2020. On September 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled in favor of the Company. The Supreme Court of Ohio reversed the decision of the 11^th Appellate District Court and remanded the case back to that court for a trial on the merits. The trial occurred in September and October 2021. On December 19, 2022, the 11^th Appellate District Court denied the Company’s writ of mandamus action. The Court determined that the Company failed to establish a cognizable property interest that would necessitate a just compensation/takings analysis and accordingly denied the Company’s petition for writ of mandamus. The decision was appealed to the Supreme Court of Ohio on January 30, 2023. Briefings to the Supreme Court were completed in May 2023 and the company is awaiting a decision.

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On May 24, 2021, the Company received Chief’s Orders from the Division vacating the September 3, 2014 suspension orders for AWMS #2 and setting conditions for restart of that well. Among these conditions was a limit placed on the seismicity within three miles of the well. Under the Order, if a seismic event with a magnitude 2.1 or above occurs, the well must cease operations for an indefinite period of time until concurrence for subsequent restart is received from the Division. The Company appealed the May 2021 Chief’s Order to the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission, seeking reasonable operating conditions that will allow the facility to operate profitably while protecting human health and property. A hearing in this matter occurred in February 2022. On June 30, 2022, the Oil and Gas Commission rendered their decision for the Division in this matter, once again deferring to the Division in their decision. The Company appealed the decision to the Franklin County Ohio Court of Common Pleas on August 3, 2022.

Golf memberships and liquor licenses

The Avalon Golf and Country Club operates four golf courses and related country clubs and a multipurpose recreation center. The Avalon Golf and Country Club facilities also offer swimming pools, fitness centers, tennis courts, dining and banquet facilities, salon and spa services. In addition, The Grand Resort provides guests with a self-contained vacation experience, offering hotel guests golf packages to all of the golf courses of the Avalon Golf and Country Club and allows its guests to utilize the facilities at each of the clubhouses. Members of the Avalon Golf and Country Club also have access to all of the amenities offered by The Grand Resort. The Avalon Golf and Country Club competes with many public courses and country clubs in the area. Although the golf courses continue to be available to the general public, the primary source of revenues is derived from the members of the Avalon Golf and Country Club. Avalon believes that the combination of its golf facilities and The Grand Resort will result in additional memberships in the Avalon Golf and Country Club. The ability to retain current members and attract new members has been an ongoing challenge. Although Avalon was able to increase the number of members of the Avalon Golf and Country Club, as of September 30, 2023, Avalon has not attained its membership goals. There can be no assurance as to when such goals will be attained. Avalon is continually using different marketing strategies to attract new members, such as local television advertising and various membership promotions. A significant decline in members could adversely affect the future financial performance of Avalon.

Avalon’s golf course operations, The Grand Resort and multipurpose recreation center currently hold liquor licenses for their respective facilities. If, for some reason, any one of these facilities were to lose their liquor license, the financial performance of the golf and related operations would be adversely affected.

Seasonality

Avalon’s operations are somewhat seasonal in nature since a significant portion of those operations are primarily conducted in selected northeastern and midwestern states. Additionally, Avalon’s golf courses are located in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania and are significantly dependent upon weather conditions during the golf season. As a result, Avalon’s financial performance is adversely affected by adverse weather conditions.

Inflation

The Federal Reserve continues to pursue efforts to lower inflation by raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate four times in 2023 and seven times in 2022 as consumer goods prices continued to rise throughout the year. Our operations are substantially affected by economic conditions, including inflation, which can impact consumer disposable income levels and spending habits. Although Avalon has not entered into any long-term fixed price contracts that could have a material adverse impact upon its financial performance in periods of inflation, adverse economic conditions could pressure Avalon’s business and operating performance and financial results may suffer. In general, management believes that rising costs resulting from inflation could be passed on to customers; however, Avalon may need to absorb all or a portion of these cost increases depending upon competitive conditions at the time.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Avalon does not have significant exposure to changing interest rates.

Borrowings under our New Term Loan Agreement bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.00% until the seventh anniversary date of the closing at which time the interest rate will be reset to a fixed rate equal to the greater of (a) 6.00% per annum or (b) the sum of the three year treasury rate on the date two (2) business days prior to the reset date plus 3.40%, provided that the applicable rate shall in no event exceed 8.50% per annum.

Outstanding borrowings under our Line of Credit Agreement bear interest at Prime Rate plus .25%. At September 30, 2023, the interest rate on the Line of Credit Agreement was 8.75%. At September 30, 2023, approximately $2.2 million was outstanding under the Line of Credit Agreement.

Avalon does not undertake any specific actions to cover its exposure to interest rate risk and Avalon is not a party to any interest rate risk management transactions. Avalon does not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), Avalon’s management conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2023. For purposes of the foregoing, the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Avalon’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives as outlined above. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that they believe that, as of September 30, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Reference is made to “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” in Avalon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for a description of legal proceedings.

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 

None

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures  

None

Item 5. Other Information 

None

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K  

(a)	Exhibits
	Exhibit 31.1 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	Exhibit 31.2 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	Exhibit 32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	Exhibit 32.2 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	Exhibit 101.INS  Inline XBRL Instance Document (the Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) (1)
	Exhibit 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
	Exhibit 101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
	Exhibit 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)
	Exhibit 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
	Exhibit 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)
	Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
	(1) These interactive data files shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.
(b)	Reports on Form 8-K
	On September 19, 2023, Avalon reported that on September 18, 2023 the Company entered into an amendment to its existing Line of Credit Agreement with Premier Bank to extend the maturity date to July 31, 2025.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
Date:	November 9, 2023	By:	/s/ Michael J. Havalo
		Michael J. Havalo, Chief Financial Officer and
		Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting
		Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

CERTIFICATION

I, Ronald E. Klingle, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Avalon Holdings Corporation;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e )and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: November 9, 2023

/s/ Ronald E. Klingle

Ronald E. Klingle

Chief Executive Officer         

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

CERTIFICATION

I, Michael J. Havalo, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Avalon Holdings Corporation;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: November 9, 2023

/s/ Michael J. Havalo

Michael J. Havalo

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Avalon Holdings Corporation on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ronald E. Klingle, Chief Executive Officer of Avalon Holdings Corporation, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Avalon Holdings Corporation.

/s/ Ronald E. Klingle

Ronald E. Klingle

Chief Executive Officer

November 9, 2023

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Avalon Holdings Corporation on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael J. Havalo, Chief Financial Officer of Avalon Holdings Corporation, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Avalon Holdings Corporation.

/s/ Michael J. Havalo

Michael J. Havalo

Chief Financial Officer

November 9, 2023

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	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Net operating revenues:
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Costs and expenses:
Depreciation and amortization expense	963	882	2,858	2,553
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Waste Management Services [Member]
Net operating revenues:
Operating revenues	11,744	15,036	34,694	35,092
Costs and expenses:
Operating costs	9,262	12,173	27,866	28,243
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Net operating revenues:
Operating revenues	11,744	15,036	34,694	35,092
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Income (loss) before income taxes	1,180	1,454	2,973	3,143
Golf and Related Operations [Member]
Net operating revenues:
Operating revenues	12,173	10,702	28,268	24,508
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Operating costs	7,519	6,511	19,342	16,297
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
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Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Assets
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Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	11,603	11,127
Unbilled membership dues receivable	813	599
Inventories	1,716	1,461
Prepaid expenses	948	1,172
Other current assets	14	105
Total current assets	15,767	16,088
Property and equipment, net	56,912	56,805
Property and equipment under finance leases, net	5,490	5,001
Operating lease right-of-use assets	1,375	1,386
Restricted cash	10,462	10,426
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	8	8
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Current portion of obligations under finance leases	139	115
Current portion of obligations under operating leases	446	424
Accounts payable	10,753	10,995
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Accrued income taxes	130	103
Other accrued taxes	452	540
Deferred membership dues revenue	4,618	3,643
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Paid-in capital	59,206	59,205
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Equity:
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Note 1 - Description of Business

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]

Note 1. Description of Business

Avalon Holdings Corporation (“Avalon” or the “Company”) was formed on April 30, 1998 as a subsidiary of American Waste Services, Inc. (“AWS”). On June 17, 1998, AWS distributed, as a special dividend, all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Avalon to the holders of AWS common stock on a pro rata and corresponding basis.

Avalon provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. In addition, Avalon owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs, Inc. (“ARCI”), which includes the operation and management of four golf courses and associated clubhouses, athletic and fitness centers, tennis courts, salon and spa services, dining and banquet facilities. ARCI also owns and operates a hotel and its related resort amenities including dining, banquet and conference facilities, salon and spa services, fitness center, outdoor resort pool, Roman Bath, indoor junior Olympic size swimming pool and tennis courts.

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Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Basis of Accounting [Text Block]

Note 2. Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Avalon and related notes included herein have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted consistent with such rules and regulations. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Avalon’s 2022 Annual Report to Shareholders.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Avalon, its wholly owned subsidiaries and those companies in which Avalon has managerial control. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of Avalon as of September 30, 2023, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

The operating results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect our current estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures as of the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods presented.

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Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]

Note 3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

As of September 30, 2023, there were several new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe the adoption of any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Note 4 - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents for purposes of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Avalon maintains its cash balances in various financial institutions. These balances may, at times, exceed federal insured limits. Avalon has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk relating to its cash and cash equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents that are restricted as to withdrawal or use under the terms of certain contractual agreements are recorded in restricted cash on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Restricted cash consists of loan proceeds deposited into a project fund account to fund costs associated with the renovation and expansion of The Grand Resort and Avalon Field Club at New Castle in accordance with the provisions of the loan and security agreement (See Note 9).

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash consist of the following at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):

	September 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	673	$	1,624
Restricted cash		10,462		10,426
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	11,135	$	12,050

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Note 5 - Revenues

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

Note 5. Revenues

Revenue Recognition

The Company identifies a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract with our customer are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control of the good or service to the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Sales and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. The Company does not incur incremental costs to obtain contracts or costs to fulfill contracts that meet the criteria for capitalization. In addition, the Company does not have material significant payment terms as payment is received at or shortly after the point of sale.

Waste Management Services

Avalon’s waste management services provide hazardous and nonhazardous waste brokerage and management services, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. Waste management services are provided to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers primarily in selected northeastern and midwestern United States markets.

Avalon’s waste brokerage and management business assists customers with managing and disposing of wastes at approved treatment and disposal sites based upon a customer’s needs. Avalon provides a service to its customers whereby Avalon, arranges for, and accepts responsibility for the removal, transportation and disposal of waste on behalf of the customer.

Avalon’s landfill management business provides technical and operational services to customers owning captive disposal facilities. A captive disposal facility only disposes of waste generated by the owner of such facility. The Company provides turnkey services, including daily operations, facilities management and management reporting for its customers. Currently, Avalon manages one captive disposal facility located in Ohio. The net operating revenues of the captive landfill operations are almost entirely dependent upon the volume of waste generated by the owner of the landfill for whom Avalon manages the facility.

Avalon is a minority owner with managerial control over two salt water injection wells and its associated facility. Operations of the salt water injection wells have been suspended in accordance with the Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management order (See Note 15). Due to the suspension of the salt water injection wells, there were no operating revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the net operating revenues related to waste management services represented approximately 49% and 58%, respectively, of Avalon’s total consolidated net operating revenues. For both the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the net operating revenues related to waste management services represented approximately 55% and 59%, respectively, of Avalon’s total consolidated net operating revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one customer accounted for 15% of the waste management services segment’s net operating revenues to external customers and 7% of the consolidated net operating revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, one customer accounted for 10% of the waste management services segment’s net operating revenues to external customers and 6% of the consolidated net operating revenues.

For our waste management services contracts, the customer contracts with us to provide a series of distinct waste management services over time which integrates a set of tasks (i.e. removal, transportation and disposal of waste) into a single project. Avalon provides substantially the same service over time and the same method is used to measure the Company’s progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation to transfer each distinct service in the series to the customer. The series of distinct waste management services, which are the same over time, meets the series provision criteria, and as such, the Company treats that series as a single performance obligation. The Company allocates the transaction price to the single performance obligation and recognizes revenue by applying a single measure of progress to that performance obligation. Avalon transfers control of the service over time and, therefore, satisfies the performance obligation and recognizes the revenue over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by Avalon’s performance as we perform.

In addition, as the promise to provide services qualifies as a series accounted for as a single performance obligation, the Company applied the practical expedient guidance that allows an entity that is recognizing revenue over time by using an output method to recognize revenue equal to the amount that the entity has the right to invoice if the invoiced amount corresponds directly to the value transferred to the customer. The Company applied the standard's practical expedient that permits the omission of disclosures relating to unsatisfied performance obligations as most of the Company’s waste management service contracts (i) have an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) the Company recognizes revenue at the amount to which the Company has the right to invoice for services performed.

Avalon evaluated whether we are the principal (i.e. report revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e. report revenues on a net basis). Avalon reports waste management services on a gross basis, that is, amounts billed to our customers are recorded as revenues, and amounts paid to vendors for providing those services are recorded as operating costs. As principal, Avalon is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide waste management services for the customer. Avalon accepts credit risk in the event of nonpayment by the customer and is obligated to pay vendors who provide the service regardless of whether the customer pays the Company. Avalon does have a level of discretion in establishing the pricing for its service.

Our payment terms vary by the type and location of our customer and the service offered. Avalon does not have any financing arrangements with its customers. The term between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant.

The Company assesses each contract amendment individually. Typically, amendments made to our contracts do not materially change the terms of the agreement or performance obligation of the Company. The Company accounts for such contract amendments as if it were part of the existing contract as the material terms contained in the contract do not change. In cases where Avalon views there is a material change in the terms of the agreement, the Company will reevaluate and determine if the contract should be viewed as an entirely new contract, replacement contract or a continuation of the existing contract.

Consideration promised in our waste management contracts do not typically include material variable amounts such as discounts, rebates, refunds, credits, price concessions, incentives, penalties or other such items, and, as such, no estimate is made by the Company for such items.

Golf and Related Operations

Avalon’s golf and related operations include the operation and management of four golf courses and associated clubhouses, recreation and fitness centers, tennis courts, salon and spa services, dining and banquet facilities. The golf and related operations also include the operation of a hotel and its related amenities including dining, banquet and conference facilities, fitness center, indoor junior Olympic size swimming pool and tennis courts. Revenues for the golf and related operations consists primarily of food, beverage and merchandise sales, membership dues, greens fees and associated cart rentals, room rentals, fitness activities, salon and spa services. Due to adverse weather conditions, net operating revenues relating to the golf courses, which are located in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania, were minimal during the first three months of 2023 and 2022.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the net operating revenues related to the golf and related operations represented approximately 51% and 42%, respectively, of Avalon’s total consolidated net operating revenues. For both the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the net operating revenues related to the golf and related operations represented approximately 45% and 41%, respectively, of Avalon’s total consolidated net operating revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, no one customer individually accounted for 10% or more of Avalon’s golf and related operations segment revenues.

For Avalon’s golf and related operations, the Avalon Golf and Country Club offers membership packages for use of the country club facilities and its related amenities. Membership agreements are a one year noncancellable commitment and pricing varies based on the membership type selected by the customer. Based on the terms and conditions of the membership contract, resignations received within the membership period do not relieve the member of their annual commitment. Memberships automatically renew on the member’s anniversary date unless the member resigns for the upcoming membership period prior to the renewal date.

Membership for the Avalon Golf and Country Club does not contain up-front initiation fees or require monthly minimum spending at the facilities. Annual membership dues do not cover the cost of food, beverage or any other ancillary paid services which are made available to the member nor do they typically provide for discounts on these goods or services. Members have no obligation to purchase or utilize any of these additional goods or services. Avalon is not required to provide such goods or services unless requested and paid for at the point of sale by the member.

Under the terms of the contract, Avalon will provide unlimited use and access to the country club facilities. Avalon’s performance obligation in the contract is the “stand ready obligation” to provide access to these facilities for the member for the entire membership term. Avalon providing the “stand ready obligation” for use of the facilities to the member over the entire term of the membership agreement represents a single performance obligation of which Avalon expects the member to receive and consume the benefits of its obligation throughout the membership term, and as such, the Company recognizes membership dues on a straight line basis over the term of the contract. The Company applied the standard's practical expedient that permits the omission of disclosures relating to unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less as Avalon Golf and Country Club membership agreements are one year in length.

For our hotel operations, Avalon’s performance obligation is to provide lodging facilities. The separate components of providing these services (hotel room, toiletry items, housekeeping, and amenities) are not distinct within the context of the contract as they are all highly dependent and interrelated as part of the obligation to provide the lodging facility. Room sales are driven by a fixed fee charged to a hotel guest to stay at The Grand Resort for an agreed upon period. The Company agrees to provide a room to the hotel guest for a specified time period for that agreed-upon rate. Our hotel room reservations are performance obligations satisfied over time as the hotel guest simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the hotel. For performance obligations satisfied over time, our hotel operations measure the progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation and recognize revenue proportionately over the course of the customer’s stay.

For food, beverage, and merchandise sales, greens fees and associated cart rental, fitness activities, salon and spa services and other ancillary services, the transaction price is the set price charged by the Company for those goods or services. Upon purchase of the good or service, the Company transfers control of the good or service to the customer and the customer immediately consumes the benefits of the Company’s performance and, as such, we recognize revenue at the point of sale. Amounts paid in advance, such as deposits on overnight lodging or for banquet or conferences facilities, are recorded as a liability until the goods or services are provided to the customer (see Contract Liabilities below).

The following table presents our net operating revenues disaggregated by revenue source for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands). Sales and other taxes are excluded from revenues.

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Waste management and brokerage services	$	11,059	$	14,377	$	32,358	$	33,131
Captive landfill management operations		685		659		2,336		1,961
Total waste management services revenues		11,744		15,036		34,694		35,092
Food, beverage and merchandise sales		4,609		4,077		10,577		9,305
Membership dues revenue		1,793		1,783		5,473		5,291
Room rental revenue		2,483		2,179		5,125		4,383
Greens fees and cart rental revenue		1,785		1,596		3,027		2,601
Salon and spa services		72		474		317		1,360
Fitness and tennis lesson revenue		783		83		2,266		332
Other revenue		634		485		1,419		1,180
Total golf and related operations revenue		12,159		10,677		28,204		24,452
Total net operating revenues	$	23,903	$	25,713	$	62,898	$	59,544

Avalon does not have operations located outside the United States and, accordingly, geographical revenue information is not presented.

Receivables, Net

Receivables, net, include amounts billed and currently due from customers. The amounts due are stated at their net realizable value. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accounts receivable, net, related to our waste management services segment were approximately $9.3 million and $10.0 million, respectively. At September 30, 2023, one customer accounted for approximately 16% of the waste management services segment’s receivables and 12% of the consolidated receivables. At December 31, 2022, one customer accounted for approximately 18% of the waste management services segment’s receivables and 16% of the consolidated receivables. Accounts receivable, net, related to our golf and related operations segment were approximately $2.3 million and $1.1 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. No one customer of the golf and related operations segment accounted for 10% or more of Avalon’s golf and related operations segment or consolidated net receivables at September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses to provide for the estimated amount of receivables that will not be collected. Customer accounts that are outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. Avalon determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, Avalon’s previous accounts receivable loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to Avalon and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. Avalon writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for credit losses, or to income, as appropriate under the circumstances. Allowance for credit losses was approximately $0.2 million at September 30, 2023 and $0.3 million at December 31, 2022.

The following table presents changes in our allowance for credit losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

			Provision		Write-offs
	Balance at		for Credit		less			Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Losses		Recoveries			End of Period
Allowance for credit losses
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	247	$	15	$	(17	)	$	245
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	256	$	5	$	(10	)	$	251
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	260	$	25	$	(40	)	$	245
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	265	$	11	$	(25	)	$	251

Contract Assets

Contract assets include unbilled membership dues receivables related to the Avalon Golf and Country Club for the customers membership commitment which are billed on a monthly basis over the course of the annual agreement. Such amounts are stated at their net realizable value. Contract assets related to unbilled membership dues are classified as current as revenue related to such agreements is recognized within the annual membership period. Unbilled membership receivables in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were approximately $0.8 million at September 30, 2023 and $0.6 million at December 31, 2022.

The following table presents changes in our contract assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

			Unbilled
	Balance at		Membership					Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Dues		Billings			End of Period
Contract Assets:
Unbilled membership dues receivable
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	1,083	$	222	$	(492	)	$	813
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	1,145	$	252	$	(519	)	$	878
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	599	$	1,692	$	(1,478	)	$	813
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	578	$	1,857	$	(1,557	)	$	878

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities include unrecognized or deferred revenues relating to membership dues and customer advance deposits. We record deferred revenue when cash payments are received in advance of satisfying our performance obligation. We classify deferred membership dues revenue as current based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue for the membership commitment based on the Company satisfying the stand ready performance obligation throughout the annual membership period. The unrecognized or deferred revenues related to membership dues in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were approximately $4.6 million at September 30, 2023 and $3.6 million at December 31, 2022, respectively.

Customer advance deposits are recorded as a liability until the goods or services are provided to the customer. Generally, customer advances, and corresponding performance obligation are satisfied within 12 months of the date of receipt of advance payment. The unrecognized revenues related to customer advance deposits are recorded in “Other liabilities and accrued expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Customer advance deposits were approximately $1.1 million at September 30, 2023 and $1.0 million at December 31, 2022.

The following table presents changes in our contract liabilities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

	Balance at				Revenue			Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Billings		Recognized			End of Period
Contract Liabilities:
Deferred membership dues revenue
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	5,737	$	1,031	$	(2,150	)	$	4,618
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	5,782	$	650	$	(1,783	)	$	4,649
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	3,643	$	7,653	$	(6,678	)	$	4,618
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	3,363	$	6,577	$	(5,291	)	$	4,649
Customer advance deposits
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	1,149	$	721	$	(820	)	$	1,050
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	992	$	785	$	(773	)	$	1,004
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	965	$	2,127	$	(2,042	)	$	1,050
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	795	$	2,088	$	(1,879	)	$	1,004

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Note 6 - Property and Equipment

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 6. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset which varies from 10 to 30 years for land improvements; 5 to 50 years in the case of buildings and improvements; and from 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, vehicles and office furniture and equipment.

Major additions and improvements are charged to the property and equipment accounts while replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective asset, are expensed as incurred. The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal.

Property and equipment at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Land and land improvements	$	16,860		$	16,764
Buildings and improvements		53,956			52,974
Machinery and equipment		9,387			8,567
Office furniture and fixtures		10,296			9,638
Vehicles		896			865
Construction in progress		10			11
		91,405			88,819
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(34,493	)		(32,014	)
Property and equipment, net	$	56,912		$	56,805

At September 30, 2023, the Company did not have any significant fixed contractual commitments for construction projects.

Avalon reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment exist, Avalon would determine whether the estimated undiscounted sum of the future cash flows of such assets and their eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount. If less, an impairment loss would be recognized if, and to the extent that the carrying amount of such assets exceeds their respective fair value. Avalon would determine the fair value by using quoted market prices, if available, for such assets; or if quoted market prices are not available, Avalon would discount the expected estimated future cash flows. During the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, no triggering events were present.

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Note 7 - Leases

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Lessee, Operating and Financing Leases [Text Block]

Note 7. Leases

Operating Leases

Avalon leases golf carts, machinery and equipment for the landfill operations, furniture and fixtures for The Grand Resort and office copiers under operating leases. Our operating leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than 1 year to 4.9 years. The weighted average remaining lease term on operating leases was approximately 3.5 years at September 30, 2023.

During the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, the Company entered into a new operating lease agreement for golf carts, GPS equipment and office copiers. During the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded operating lease right-of-use assets and corresponding obligations under the operating leases of approximately $323,000 and $31,000, respectively.

Leased property and associated obligations under operating leases at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	1,375	$	1,386
Current portion of obligations under operating leases	$	446	$	424
Long-term portion of obligations under operating leases		929		962
Total obligations under operating leases	$	1,375	$	1,386

The weighted average discount rate on operating leases was 5.9% at September 30, 2023 and 5.0% at December 31, 2022.

Finance Leases

In November 2003, Avalon entered into a long-term agreement with Squaw Creek Country Club to lease and operate its golf course and related facilities. The lease has an initial term of ten (10) years with four (4) consecutive ten (10) year renewal term options unilaterally exercisable by Avalon. Under the lease, Avalon is obligated to pay $15,000 in annual rent and make leasehold improvements of $150,000 per year. Amounts expended by Avalon for leasehold improvements during a given year in excess of $150,000 will be carried forward and applied to future leasehold improvement obligations. Based upon the amount of leasehold improvements already made, Avalon expects to exercise all its remaining renewal options. At September 30, 2023 there were approximately 30.1 years remaining on the golf course and related facilities finance lease.

In addition, the golf and related operations also entered into lease agreements for vehicles, golf course maintenance and restaurant equipment and the captive landfill operations entered into lease agreements for equipment which were determined to be finance leases. At September 30, 2023, the vehicles, golf course maintenance and restaurant equipment and the landfill operations equipment have remaining lease terms ranging from less than 1 year to 4.1 years. The weighted average remaining lease term on the vehicles and equipment leases was approximately 2.9 years at September 30, 2023.

Leased property and associated obligations under finance leases at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Leased property under finance leases	$	12,863		$	12,004
Less accumulated amortization		(7,373	)		(7,003	)
Leased property under finace leases, net	$	5,490		$	5,001
Current portion of obligations under finance leases	$	139		$	115
Long-term portion of obligations under finance leases		393			381
Total obligations under finance leases	$	532		$	496

The weighted average discount rate on finance leases was 5.6% at September 30, 2023 and 5.2% at December 31, 2022.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Operating lease cost:
Rental expense	$	282	$	273	$	585	$	620
Finance lease cost:
Depreciation expense	$	129	$	124	$	379	$	378
Interest expense		13		7		28		24
Total finance lease cost	$	142	$	131	$	407	$	402

For the twelve months ending September 30, future commitments under long-term, operating and finance leases are as follows (in thousands):

	Finance		Operating		Total
2024	$	168	$	518	$	686
2025		115		447		562
2026		75		319		394
2027		56		184		240
2028		21		79		100
Thereafter		375		9		384
Total lease payments		810		1,556		2,366
Less: imputed interest		278		181		459
Total		532		1,375		1,907
Less: current portion of obligations under leases		139		446		585
Long-term portion of obligations under leases	$	393	$	929	$	1,322

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Note 8 - Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Note 8. Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share

Basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders is computed by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding was 3,899,431.

Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus any weighted common equivalent shares determined to be outstanding during the period using the treasury method. The weighted common equivalent shares included in the calculation are related to stock options granted by Avalon where the weighted average market price of Avalon’s common stock for the period presented is greater than the option exercise price of the stock option.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023 there were no diluted weighted shares outstanding. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the diluted per share amount reported is equal to the basic per share amount because Avalon was in a net loss position and as a result, such dilution would be considered anti-dilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 3,918,512 and 3,921,628, respectively.

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Note 9 - Term Loans and Line of Credit Agreements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 9. Term Loans and Line of Credit Agreements

2022 Term Loan Agreement

On August 5, 2022, Avalon and certain direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a loan and security agreement (the “2022 Term Loan Agreement”) with Laurel Capital Corporation which provided for a $31.0 million term loan. At closing, $20.2 million of the proceeds were used to pay off and refinance amounts outstanding and associated interest under our 2019 Term Loan Agreement with Laurel Capital Corporation and $0.4 million of the proceeds were utilized to pay transaction costs. The remaining proceeds of approximately $10.4 million were deposited into a project fund account for which those proceeds are to fund future costs of renovating and expanding both The Grand Resort and Avalon Field Club at New Castle. At September 30, 2023 the balance of “Restricted Cash” is $10.5 million and presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The monies are earning nominal interest. The 2019 Term Loan Agreement was terminated in conjunction with the 2022 Term Loan Agreement.

The 2022 Term Loan Agreement is payable in 119 equal monthly installments of principal and interest, based on a twenty-five (25) year maturity schedule which commenced September 5, 2022 followed by one final balloon payment of all remaining principal, interest and fees due on the maturity date of August 5, 2032. Upon request by Avalon, project fund proceeds can be utilized to pay debt service. Borrowings under the 2022 Term Loan Agreement bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.00% until the seventh anniversary date of the closing at which time the interest rate will be reset to a fixed rate equal to the greater of (a) 6.00% per annum or (b) the sum of the three year treasury rate on the date two (2) business days prior to the reset date plus 3.40%, provided that the applicable rate shall in no event exceed 8.50% per annum.

Avalon has the right to prepay the amount outstanding under the 2022 Term Loan Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time upon payment of the principal amount of the loan to be prepaid plus accrued unpaid interest thereon to the prepayment date, plus an applicable prepayment penalty. The prepayment penalty, expressed as a percentage of the principal of the loan being prepaid, is six percent (6%) on any prepayment in the first five years; four percent (4%) on any prepayment in the sixth and seventh year; three percent (3%) on any prepayment in the eighth and ninth year; and two percent (2%) on any prepayment in the tenth year.

Borrowings under the 2022 Term Loan Agreement are secured by certain real property and related business assets as defined in the agreement. The 2022 Term Loan Agreement contains a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement of at least 1.20 tested on an annual basis on December 31 of each year, commencing December 31, 2023. The 2022 Term Loan also contains other nonfinancial covenants, customary representations, warranties and events of default. Avalon was in compliance with the 2022 Term Loan Agreement covenants at September 30, 2023.

The Company capitalized approximately $0.6 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the 2022 Term Loan Agreement in accordance with ASC Subtopic 470-50, Debt-Modifications and Extinguishments. The Company is amortizing these costs over the life of the 2022 Term Loan Agreement. In accordance with ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, these costs are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the term loan liability.

Line of Credit Agreement

On May 31, 2018, Avalon entered into a business loan agreement with Premier Bank, (the “Line of Credit Agreement”) which provides for a line of credit of up to $5.0 million. On September 18, 2023, the Company amended the Line of Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date to July 31, 2025. Under the Line of Credit Agreement, borrowings in excess of $1.0 million are subject to a borrowing base which is calculated based off a specific level of eligible accounts receivable of the waste management business as defined in the agreement.

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately $2.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, were outstanding under the Line of Credit Agreement. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately $2.8 million and $3.4 million, respectively was available under the Line of Credit Agreement. Outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit Agreement bear interest at Prime Rate plus .25%. At September 30, 2023, the interest rate on the Line of Credit Agreement was 8.75%.

Borrowings under the Line of Credit Agreement are secured by certain business assets of the Company including accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The Line of Credit Agreement contains a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement of at least 1.20 tested on an annual basis on December 31 of each year. The Line of Credit Agreement also contains other nonfinancial covenants, customary representations, warranties and events of default. Avalon was in compliance with the Line of Credit Agreements covenants at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.18% and 5.69%, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.15% and 5.27% respectively.

Obligations under the Company’s term loan agreements at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2023
	Gross Amount		Debt Issuance Costs			Net Amount
Term Loan Agreement	$	30,401	$	(519	)	$	29,882
Less current portion		589		(60	)		529
Long-term debt	$	29,812	$	(459	)	$	29,353

	December 31, 2022
	Gross Amount		Debt Issuance Costs			Net Amount
Term Loan Agreement	$	30,820	$	(559	)	$	30,261
Less current portion		563		(60	)		503
Long-term debt	$	30,257	$	(499	)	$	29,758

Obligations under the Company’s Line of Credit agreement at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were approximately $2.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, which matures on July 31, 2025.

For the twelve months ending September 30, 2023, future maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

2024	$	589
2025		2,825
2026		664
2027		705
2028		748
Thereafter		27,070
Total	$	32,601

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Note 10 - Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 10. Income Taxes

During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders was $0.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders was $0.9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders was $0.4 million. Avalon recorded a state income tax provision in both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, which was related entirely to the waste management and brokerage operations. Due to the recording of a full valuation allowance against the Company’s federal net deferred tax assets, the overall effective tax rate in both periods reflects taxes owed in certain U.S state jurisdictions. Avalon’s income tax on the income (loss) before taxes was offset by a change in the valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets relating to certain federal and state loss carryforwards will not be realized. Avalon continues to maintain a valuation allowance against the majority of its deferred tax amounts until it is evident that the deferred tax asset will be utilized in the future.

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Note 11 - Long-term Incentive Plan

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]

Note 11. Long-Term Incentive Plan

On April 25, 2019, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholders approved the Long-term Incentive Plan “The Plan.” The Plan provides for the granting of options which are intended to be non-qualified stock options (“NQSO’s”) for federal income tax purposes except for those options designated as incentive stock options (“ISO’s”) which qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Plan has 1,300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock available for stock options to employees and non-employee directors. Shares of stock covered by options granted pursuant to The Plan which terminate or expire prior to exercise or have been surrendered or canceled shall be available for further option grants under the Option Plan.

The purpose of The Plan is (a) to improve individual employee performance by providing long-term incentives and rewards to employees of Avalon, (b) to assist Avalon in attracting, retaining and motivating employees and non-employee directors with experience and ability, and (c) to associate the interests of such employees and directors with those of the Avalon shareholders.

NQSO’s may be granted with an exercise price which is not less than 100% of the fair market value of the Class A Common Stock on the date of grant. Options designated as ISO’s shall not be less than 110% of fair market value for employees who are ten percent shareholders and not less than 100% of fair market value for other employees. The Board of Directors may, from time to time in its discretion, grant options to one or more outside directors, subject to such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may determine, provided that such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with other applicable provisions of the Option Plan. Options shall have a term of no longer than ten years from the date of grant; except that for an option designated as an ISO which is granted to a ten percent shareholder, the option shall have a term no longer than five years.

No option shall be exercisable prior to one year after its grant, unless otherwise provided by the Option Committee of the Board of Directors (but in no event before 6 months after its grant), and thereafter options shall become exercisable in installments, if any, as provided by the Option Committee. Options must be exercised for full shares of common stock. To the extent that options are not exercised when they become initially exercisable, they shall be carried forward and be exercisable until the expiration of the term of such options. No option may be exercised by an optionee after his or her termination of employment for any reason with Avalon or an affiliate, except in certain situations provided by the Option Plan.

The stock options, vest ratably over a five year period and have a contractual term of ten years from the date of grant. At the end of each contractual vesting period, the share price of the Avalon common stock, traded on a public stock exchange (NYSE Amex), must reach a predetermined price within three years following such contractual vesting period before the stock options are exercisable (See table below). If the Avalon common stock price does not reach the predetermined price, the stock options will either be cancelled or the period will be extended at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

The grant-date fair values of the stock option awards were estimated using the Monte Carlo Simulation. The Monte Carlo Simulation was selected to determine the fair value because it incorporates six minimum considerations; 1) the exercise price of the option, 2) the expected term of the option, taking into account both the contractual term of the option, the effects of employees’ expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior, as well as the possibility of change in control events during the contractual term of the option agreements, 3) the current fair value of the underlying equity, 4) the expected volatility of the value of the underlying share for the expected term of the option, 5) the expected dividends on the underlying share for the expected term of the option and 6) the risk-free interest rate(s) for the expected term of the option.

The grant date fair value of the underlying equity was determined to be equal to Avalon’s publicly traded stock price as of the grant dates times the sum of the Class A and Class B common shares outstanding.

The expected term, or time until the option is exercised, is based on historical exercising behavior of previous option holders of a company’s stock. Because of the nature of the vesting described above, the options are separated into five blocks, with each block having its own vesting period and expected term.

For stock option awards, the expected volatility is based on the observed historical volatility of Avalon common stock. There were no expected dividends and the risk-free interest rate was based on yield data for U. S. Treasury securities over a period consistent with the expected term.

In March 2023, options to purchase 36,000 shares previously granted were cancelled as the options did not meet the predetermined stock price within the three years following the contractual vesting period. Additionally, in May 2023, the remaining 18,000 shares previously granted expired.

The following table is a summary of the stock option activity during 2023:

				Weighted		Weighted
	Number of			Average		Average
	Options			Exercise		Fair Value at
	Granted			Price		Grant Date
Outstanding at January 1, 2023		54,000			1.83		0.43
Options granted		-			-		-
Options exercised		-			-		-
Options expired		-			-		-
Options cancelled or forfeited		(54,000	)		1.83		0.43
Outstanding at September 30, 2023		-		$	-	$	-

The stock options vest and become exercisable based upon achieving two critical metrics as follows:

1) Contract Vesting Term: The stock options vest ratably over a five year period.

2) The Avalon common stock price traded on a public stock exchange (NYSE Amex) must reach the predetermined vesting price within three years after the options become vested under the contractual vesting term.

The table below represents the period and predetermined stock price needed for vesting.

	Begins	Ends	Predetermined
	Vesting	Vesting	Vesting Price
Block 1	12 months after Grant Dates	48 months after Grant Dates	$	3.43
Block 2	24 months after Grant Dates	60 months after Grant Dates	$	4.69
Block 3	36 months after Grant Dates	72 months after Grant Dates	$	6.43
Block 4	48 months after Grant Dates	84 months after Grant Dates	$	8.81
Block 5	60 months after Grant Dates	96 months after Grant Dates	$	12.07

Compensation costs were zero for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 and $1,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, compensation costs were approximately $1,000 and $3,000, respectively. At September 30, 2023, there were no unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan.

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Note 12 - Legal Matters

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]

Note 12. Legal Matters

In the ordinary course of conducting its business, Avalon becomes involved in lawsuits, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including those related to environmental matters. Some of these proceedings may result in fines, penalties or judgments being assessed against Avalon which, from time to time, may have an impact on its business and financial condition. Although the outcome of such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, Avalon does not believe that any uninsured ultimate liabilities, fines or penalties resulting from such pending proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its liquidity, financial position or results of operations.

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Note 13 - Business Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 13. Business Segment Information

In determining the segment information, Avalon considered its operating and management structure and the types of information subject to regular review by its “chief operating decision maker.” Using the criteria of FASB ASC 280 Segment Reporting, Avalon’s reportable segments include waste management services and golf and related operations. Avalon accounts for intersegment net operating revenues as if the transactions were to third parties. The segment disclosures are presented on this basis for all periods presented.

Avalon’s primary business segment, the waste management services segment, provides hazardous and nonhazardous brokerage and management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers, captive landfill management for an industrial customer and salt water injection well operations.

Avalon’s golf and related operations segment consists of four golf courses and associated clubhouses which provide dining and banquet facilities, a hotel which provides lodging and resort related amenities including dining, banquet and conference facilities and a multipurpose recreation center. Revenue for the golf and related operations segment consists primarily of membership dues, greens fees, cart rentals, room rentals, merchandise sales, tennis and fitness activities, salon and spa services and food and beverage sales.

Avalon does not have operations located outside the United States and, accordingly, geographical segment information is not presented. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one customer accounted for 15% of the waste management services segment’s net operating revenues to external customers and 7% of the consolidated net operating revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, one customer accounted for 10% of the waste management services segment’s net operating revenues to external customers and 6% of the consolidated net operating revenues.

The accounting policies of the segments are consistent with those described for the consolidated financial statements in the summary of significant accounting policies included in Avalon’s 2022 Annual Report to Shareholders. Avalon measures segment profit for internal reporting purposes as income (loss) before income taxes.

Business segment information including the reconciliation of segment income (loss) to consolidated income (loss) before taxes is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Net operating revenues from:
Waste management services:
External customer revenues	$	11,744		$	15,036		$	34,694		$	35,092
Golf and related operations:
External customer revenues		12,159			10,677			28,204			24,452
Intersegment revenues		14			25			64			56
Total golf and related operations		12,173			10,702			28,268			24,508
Segment operating revenues		23,917			25,738			62,962			59,600
Intersegment eliminations		(14	)		(25	)		(64	)		(56	)
Total net operating revenues	$	23,903		$	25,713		$	62,898		$	59,544

Income (loss) before income taxes:
Waste management services	$	1,180		$	1,454		$	2,973		$	3,143
Golf and related operations		1,214			1,223			312			976
Segment income before income taxes		2,394			2,677			3,285			4,119
Corporate interest expense		(530	)		(402	)		(1,573	)		(937	)
Corporate other income, net		12			-			35			1
General corporate expenses		(1,009	)		(1,148	)		(2,829	)		(2,999	)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	867		$	1,127		$	(1,082	)	$	184

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Identifiable assets:
Waste management services	$	36,929		$	35,198
Golf and related operations		64,844			63,355
Corporate		62,894			65,630
Subtotal		164,667			164,183
Elimination of intersegment receivables		(74,619	)		(74,433	)
Total	$	90,048		$	89,750

In comparing total assets at September 30, 2023 with those at December 31, 2022, the increase in the total assets of the waste management services segment of approximately $1.7 million was primarily a result of an increase in intersegment transactions, which are eliminated in consolidation, partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable. The increase in total assets of the golf and related operations segment of $1.5 million was primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures associated with The Grand Resort and Avalon Field Club at New Castle.

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Note 14 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 14. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

AWMS Holdings, LLC

In August 2013, Avalon created a new Ohio limited liability company, AWMS Holdings, LLC, to act as a holding company to form and own a series of wholly owned subsidiaries that will own and operate Class II salt water injection wells and facilities (together the “facilities”). AWMS Holdings, LLC, offers investment opportunities to accredited investors by selling membership units of AWMS Holdings, LLC through private placement offerings. The monies received from these offerings, along with internally contributed capital, are used to construct the facilities necessary for the operation of salt water injection wells. AWMS Water Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon, manages all the salt water injection well operations, including the marketing and sales function and all decisions regarding the well operations for a percentage of the gross revenues.

In 2014 and 2013, Avalon, through a wholly owned subsidiary made capital contributions totaling approximately $3.4 million, which included cash and certain well assets, including the permits, in exchange for membership units of AWMS Holdings, LLC. Through a private placement offering for the purchase of membership units, AWMS Holdings, LLC raised approximately $3.8 million from accredited investors in 2014 and 2013. Management and outside directors of Avalon, who qualified as accredited investors, invested approximately $1.0 million in AWMS Holdings, LLC.

As a result of a private placement offering, Avalon is not the majority owner of AWMS Holdings, LLC. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, Avalon owns approximately 47% of AWMS Holdings, LLC. In accordance with ASC 810-10 and related amendment, due to the managerial control of American Water Solutions, LLC, AWMS Holdings, LLC is a VIE, and the financial statements of AWMS Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries are included in Avalon’s consolidated financial statements. ASC 810-10 requires noncontrolling interests to be reported as a separate component of equity. The amount of net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest is recorded in “net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in AWMS Holdings, LLC was $10,000 and $112,000, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in AWMS Holdings, LLC was $13,000 and $85,000, respectively.

Avalon Med Spa, LLC

In March 2021, Avalon created a new Ohio limited liability company, Avalon Med Spa, LLC. Avalon Med Spa, LLC provides elective appearance improving nonsurgical aesthetic services under the supervision of a licensed physician. Avalon Med Spa, LLC, offers investment opportunities to accredited investors by selling membership units through private placement offerings. The monies received from these offerings, along with internally contributed capital, are used to purchase medical spa equipment and construct the facilities necessary for operation. Avalon operates and manages all decisions regarding the medical spa operations for a percentage of the gross revenues.

In 2021, Avalon made a capital contribution totaling $359,000, which included cash and certain equipment, in exchange for membership units of Avalon Med Spa, LLC. Through a private placement offering for the purchase of membership units, Avalon Med Spa, LLC raised $358,000 from accredited investors in August 2021. In March 2022, Avalon and accredited investors made additional capital contributions of $143,000 and $142,000, respectively. An outside director of Avalon, who qualified as an accredited investor, invested less than 10% of the total investment in Avalon Med Spa, LLC. Avalon is the majority owner of Avalon Med Spa, LLC owning 50.1% of the company at both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

In accordance with ASC 810-10 and related amendment, Avalon Med Spa, LLC is a VIE, and the financial statements of Avalon Med Spa, LLC are included in Avalon’s consolidated financial statements. ASC 810-10 requires noncontrolling interests to be reported as a separate component of equity. The amount of net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest is recorded in “net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in Avalon Med Spa, LLC was approximately $47,000 and $119,000, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in Avalon Med Spa was approximately $83,000 and $229,000, respectively.

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Note 15 - Injection Wells Suspension

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Suspended Injection Well Costs Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 15. Injection Wells Suspension

As a result of a seismic event with a magnitude of 2.1 occurring on August 31, 2014, the Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (“Chief” or “Division”) issued Orders on September 3, 2014 to immediately suspend all operations of Avalon’s two saltwater injection wells until the Division could further evaluate the wells. The Orders were based on the findings that the two saltwater injection wells were located in close proximity to an area of known seismic activity and that the saltwater injection wells pose a risk of increasing or creating seismic activity.

On September 5, 2014, Avalon submitted the information required by the Chief’s Order in regards to its AWMS #1 injection well, and the Chief lifted the suspension for that well on September 18, 2014. On September 19, 2014, Avalon submitted information and a written plan required by the Chief’s Order proposing the establishment of certain operations and management controls on injections for the AWMS #2 injection well. To date, the Division has not responded to that plan despite Avalon’s requests for feedback.

On October 2, 2014, Avalon filed an appeal with the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission (the “Commission”) disputing the basis for suspending operations of AWMS #2 and also the authority of the Chief to immediately suspend such operations. On March 11, 2015, an appeal hearing was held. The Chief stated during the hearing that the suspension order is temporary, and he expects that AWMS #2 will be allowed to resume operations once the state’s final policymaking is complete.

On August 12, 2015, the Commission upheld the temporary suspension of injection operations of AWMS #2 stating that the temporary suspension would allow the Chief more time to fully evaluate the facts in anticipation of the Division’s implementation of a comprehensive regulatory plan that will specifically address injection-induced seismicity.

Avalon appealed that decision to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (the “Court”), and on November 1, 2016 an appeal hearing was held in that Court. On December 23, 2016, the Court issued its Decision and Order in Avalon’s favor, and vacated the Commission’s decision. The Court found that the Division’s suspension and refusal to work with the Company over the 26 month period was arbitrary and not in accordance with reason. Subsequent to the ruling, and in accordance with the Court’s Decision and Order, both Avalon and the Division submitted their proposed restart plans to the Court. Avalon’s plan sets forth both the initial volumes and pressures and increases in volume and pressure while continuously monitoring seismicity and addressing the concerns of public health and safety.

On February 21, 2017, the Court issued its Final Decision and Order. The Court’s Final Decision and Order set forth conditions for restarting the AWMS #2 salt water injection well in accordance with the proposed restart plans filed by Avalon with minor revisions. On February 22, 2017, the Division appealed the Final Decision and Order and filed a Motion to Stay the Court Order. The Motion to Stay was granted by the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals on March 21, 2017.

On September 14, 2017, an appeal hearing was held in the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals and on July 31, 2018 a decision was issued on the appeal. The decision reinstated the previous Ohio Oil and Gas Commission decision in this matter.

On September 12, 2018, the Company appealed the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals decision to the Supreme Court of Ohio. On November 21, 2018, the Company received notice from the Supreme Court of Ohio that the court would not accept for review the Company’s appeal of the Ohio 10^th District Court of Appeals decision on the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s appeal of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas February 21, 2017 entry allowing restart of the Company’s AWMS Water Solutions, LLC #2 salt water injection well.

On April 5, 2019, Avalon filed with the Oil and Gas Commission a motion to vacate its prior decisions in this matter. The Oil and Gas Commission scheduled a hearing on this motion for August 13, 2019. Before the hearing began, and in response to the Division’s motion to dismiss the Company’s motion to vacate, the Commission dismissed the matter. The Company appealed that decision to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. In April 2020, the Division’s motion to dismiss and the Company’s opposition were reviewed by the Court. Following the restart orders received on May 24, 2021, and discussed below, the Court dismissed the complaint.

Concurrently with the filing of the appeal with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, the Company filed a writ of mandamus in the 10^th District Court of Appeals on August 30, 2019 to compel the chief of the Division to issue restart orders, or alternative orders that would allow the Company to either restart the AWMS #2 well, or appeal said orders to the Oil and Gas Commission in accordance with Ohio Law. On October 6, 2020 and in response to a motion from the Division, the Court dismissed this complaint for writ of mandamus.

In addition, on August 26, 2016, Avalon filed a complaint in the 11^th Appellate District Court in Trumbull County, Ohio for a Peremptory Writ of Mandamus to compel the Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (“ODNR”) to initiate appropriations procedures to determine damages from the illegal regulatory taking of the Company’s property, or issue an alternative remedy at law. The Company believes that the actions, and lack of responsible actions, by the ODNR is a clear violation of the Company’s property rights and a violation of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution; Article I, Section 19 of the Ohio Constitution; and Ohio Revised Code Chapter 163.

On March 18, 2019, Avalon received notice that the 11^th Appellate District Court in Trumbull County, Ohio issued summary judgment in favor of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in the writ of mandamus action that resulted from the suspension order of the Company’s salt water injection well. The decision was appealed to the Supreme Court of Ohio on April 5, 2019. Oral arguments in the case occurred on April 7, 2020. On September 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled in favor of the Company. The Supreme Court of Ohio reversed the decision of the 11^th Appellate District Court and remanded the case back to that court for a trial on the merits. The trial occurred in September and October 2021. On December 19, 2022, the 11^th Appellate District Court denied the Company’s writ of mandamus action. The Court determined that the Company failed to establish a cognizable property interest that would necessitate a just compensation/takings analysis and accordingly denied the Company’s petition for writ of mandamus. The decision was appealed to the Supreme Court of Ohio on January 30, 2023. Briefings to the Supreme Court were completed in May 2023 and the company is awaiting a decision.

On May 24, 2021, the Company received Chief’s Orders from the Division vacating the September 3, 2014 suspension orders for AWMS #2 and setting conditions for restart of that well. Among these conditions was a limit placed on the seismicity within three miles of the well. Under the Order, if a seismic event with a magnitude 2.1 or above occurs, the well must cease operations for an indefinite period of time until concurrence for subsequent restart is received from the Division. The Company appealed the May 2021 Chief’s Order to the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission, seeking reasonable operating conditions that will allow the facility to operate profitably while protecting human health and property. A hearing in this matter occurred in February 2022. On June 30, 2022, the Oil and Gas Commission rendered their decision for the Division in this matter, once again deferring to the Division in their decision. The Company appealed the decision to the Franklin County Ohio Court of Common Pleas on August 3, 2022.

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Note 4 - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Tables

Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]

	September 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	673	$	1,624
Restricted cash		10,462		10,426
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	11,135	$	12,050

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Note 5 - Revenues (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Tables

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Waste management and brokerage services	$	11,059	$	14,377	$	32,358	$	33,131
Captive landfill management operations		685		659		2,336		1,961
Total waste management services revenues		11,744		15,036		34,694		35,092
Food, beverage and merchandise sales		4,609		4,077		10,577		9,305
Membership dues revenue		1,793		1,783		5,473		5,291
Room rental revenue		2,483		2,179		5,125		4,383
Greens fees and cart rental revenue		1,785		1,596		3,027		2,601
Salon and spa services		72		474		317		1,360
Fitness and tennis lesson revenue		783		83		2,266		332
Other revenue		634		485		1,419		1,180
Total golf and related operations revenue		12,159		10,677		28,204		24,452
Total net operating revenues	$	23,903	$	25,713	$	62,898	$	59,544

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]

			Provision		Write-offs
	Balance at		for Credit		less			Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Losses		Recoveries			End of Period
Allowance for credit losses
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	247	$	15	$	(17	)	$	245
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	256	$	5	$	(10	)	$	251
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	260	$	25	$	(40	)	$	245
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	265	$	11	$	(25	)	$	251

Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]

			Unbilled
	Balance at		Membership					Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Dues		Billings			End of Period
Contract Assets:
Unbilled membership dues receivable
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	1,083	$	222	$	(492	)	$	813
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	1,145	$	252	$	(519	)	$	878
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	599	$	1,692	$	(1,478	)	$	813
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	578	$	1,857	$	(1,557	)	$	878

	Balance at				Revenue			Balance at
	Beginning of Period		Billings		Recognized			End of Period
Contract Liabilities:
Deferred membership dues revenue
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	5,737	$	1,031	$	(2,150	)	$	4,618
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	5,782	$	650	$	(1,783	)	$	4,649
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	3,643	$	7,653	$	(6,678	)	$	4,618
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	3,363	$	6,577	$	(5,291	)	$	4,649
Customer advance deposits
Three months ended September 30, 2023	$	1,149	$	721	$	(820	)	$	1,050
Three months ended September 30, 2022	$	992	$	785	$	(773	)	$	1,004
Nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	965	$	2,127	$	(2,042	)	$	1,050
Nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	795	$	2,088	$	(1,879	)	$	1,004

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Note 6 - Property and Equipment (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Tables

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Land and land improvements	$	16,860		$	16,764
Buildings and improvements		53,956			52,974
Machinery and equipment		9,387			8,567
Office furniture and fixtures		10,296			9,638
Vehicles		896			865
Construction in progress		10			11
		91,405			88,819
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(34,493	)		(32,014	)
Property and equipment, net	$	56,912		$	56,805

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Note 7 - Leases (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Tables

Lessee, Operating Lease Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

	September 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	1,375	$	1,386
Current portion of obligations under operating leases	$	446	$	424
Long-term portion of obligations under operating leases		929		962
Total obligations under operating leases	$	1,375	$	1,386

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Leased property under finance leases	$	12,863		$	12,004
Less accumulated amortization		(7,373	)		(7,003	)
Leased property under finace leases, net	$	5,490		$	5,001
Current portion of obligations under finance leases	$	139		$	115
Long-term portion of obligations under finance leases		393			381
Total obligations under finance leases	$	532		$	496

Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Operating lease cost:
Rental expense	$	282	$	273	$	585	$	620
Finance lease cost:
Depreciation expense	$	129	$	124	$	379	$	378
Interest expense		13		7		28		24
Total finance lease cost	$	142	$	131	$	407	$	402

Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]

	Finance		Operating		Total
2024	$	168	$	518	$	686
2025		115		447		562
2026		75		319		394
2027		56		184		240
2028		21		79		100
Thereafter		375		9		384
Total lease payments		810		1,556		2,366
Less: imputed interest		278		181		459
Total		532		1,375		1,907
Less: current portion of obligations under leases		139		446		585
Long-term portion of obligations under leases	$	393	$	929	$	1,322

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Note 9 - Term Loans and Line of Credit Agreements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Tables

Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

	September 30, 2023
	Gross Amount		Debt Issuance Costs			Net Amount
Term Loan Agreement	$	30,401	$	(519	)	$	29,882
Less current portion		589		(60	)		529
Long-term debt	$	29,812	$	(459	)	$	29,353

	December 31, 2022
	Gross Amount		Debt Issuance Costs			Net Amount
Term Loan Agreement	$	30,820	$	(559	)	$	30,261
Less current portion		563		(60	)		503
Long-term debt	$	30,257	$	(499	)	$	29,758

Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]

2024	$	589
2025		2,825
2026		664
2027		705
2028		748
Thereafter		27,070
Total	$	32,601

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Note 11 - Long-term Incentive Plan (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Tables

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]

				Weighted		Weighted
	Number of			Average		Average
	Options			Exercise		Fair Value at
	Granted			Price		Grant Date
Outstanding at January 1, 2023		54,000			1.83		0.43
Options granted		-			-		-
Options exercised		-			-		-
Options expired		-			-		-
Options cancelled or forfeited		(54,000	)		1.83		0.43
Outstanding at September 30, 2023		-		$	-	$	-

Schedule Of Period And Predetermined Stock Price Needed For Vesting [Table Text Block]

	Begins	Ends	Predetermined
	Vesting	Vesting	Vesting Price
Block 1	12 months after Grant Dates	48 months after Grant Dates	$	3.43
Block 2	24 months after Grant Dates	60 months after Grant Dates	$	4.69
Block 3	36 months after Grant Dates	72 months after Grant Dates	$	6.43
Block 4	48 months after Grant Dates	84 months after Grant Dates	$	8.81
Block 5	60 months after Grant Dates	96 months after Grant Dates	$	12.07

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Note 13 - Business Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Tables

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Net operating revenues from:
Waste management services:
External customer revenues	$	11,744		$	15,036		$	34,694		$	35,092
Golf and related operations:
External customer revenues		12,159			10,677			28,204			24,452
Intersegment revenues		14			25			64			56
Total golf and related operations		12,173			10,702			28,268			24,508
Segment operating revenues		23,917			25,738			62,962			59,600
Intersegment eliminations		(14	)		(25	)		(64	)		(56	)
Total net operating revenues	$	23,903		$	25,713		$	62,898		$	59,544

Income (loss) before income taxes:
Waste management services	$	1,180		$	1,454		$	2,973		$	3,143
Golf and related operations		1,214			1,223			312			976
Segment income before income taxes		2,394			2,677			3,285			4,119
Corporate interest expense		(530	)		(402	)		(1,573	)		(937	)
Corporate other income, net		12			-			35			1
General corporate expenses		(1,009	)		(1,148	)		(2,829	)		(2,999	)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	867		$	1,127		$	(1,082	)	$	184

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
Identifiable assets:
Waste management services	$	36,929		$	35,198
Golf and related operations		64,844			63,355
Corporate		62,894			65,630
Subtotal		164,667			164,183
Elimination of intersegment receivables		(74,619	)		(74,433	)
Total	$	90,048		$	89,750

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Note 1 - Description of Business (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Golf and Related Operations [Member]
Number of Golf Courses	4

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Note 4 - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 673	$ 1,624
Restricted cash	10,462	10,426
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 11,135	$ 12,050	$ 11,891	$ 4,950

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Note 5 - Revenues (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 03, 2014
Number of Suspended Saltwater Injection Wells	2		2						2
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	$ 200		$ 200		$ 300
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss	813	$ 878	813	$ 878	599	$ 1,083	$ 1,145	$ 578
Contract with Customer, Liability	4,600		4,600		3,600
Customer Advance Deposits [Member]
Contract with Customer, Liability	$ 1,050	$ 1,004	$ 1,050	$ 1,004	$ 965	$ 1,149	$ 992	$ 795
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net to External Customers [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			15.00%	10.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Number of Major Customers			2	1
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			7.00%	6.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			12.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage					16.00%
Waste Management Services [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax, Percentage	49.00%	58.00%	55.00%	59.00%
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 9,300		$ 9,300		$ 10,000
Waste Management Services [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Contract Term (Year)			1 year
Waste Management Services [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net to External Customers [Member]
Number of Major Customers			2	1
Waste Management Services [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net to External Customers [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			15.00%
Waste Management Services [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net to External Customers [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage				10.00%
Waste Management Services [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			7.00%
Waste Management Services [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage				6.00%
Waste Management Services [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Number of Major Customers			2		1
Waste Management Services [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			16.00%
Waste Management Services [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage					18.00%
Golf and Related Operations [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax, Percentage	51.00%	42.00%	45.00%	41.00%
Number of Golf Courses			4
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 2,300		$ 2,300		$ 1,100
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Membership Agreement, Term			1 year

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Note 5 - Revenues - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Total net operating revenues	$ 23,903	$ 25,713	$ 62,898	$ 59,544
Operating Segments [Member]
Total net operating revenues	23,917	25,738	62,962	59,600
Waste Management Services [Member]
Total net operating revenues	11,744	15,036	34,694	35,092
Waste Management Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Total net operating revenues	11,744	15,036	34,694	35,092
Waste Management Services [Member] | Waste Brokerage And Management Services Member
Total net operating revenues	11,059	14,377	32,358	33,131
Waste Management Services [Member] | Captive Landfill Management Operations [Member]
Total net operating revenues	685	659	2,336	1,961
Golf and Related Operations [Member]
Total net operating revenues	12,173	10,702	28,268	24,508
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Total net operating revenues	12,159	10,677	28,204	24,452
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total net operating revenues	4,609	4,077	10,577	9,305
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Membership Dues [Member]
Total net operating revenues	1,793	1,783	5,473	5,291
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Room Rental [Member]
Total net operating revenues	2,483	2,179	5,125	4,383
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Green Fees and Cart Rental [Member]
Total net operating revenues	1,785	1,596	3,027	2,601
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Salon and Spa Services [Member]
Total net operating revenues	72	474	317	1,360
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Fitness and Tennis Lesson [Member]
Total net operating revenues	783	83	2,266	332
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Other Revenue [Member]
Total net operating revenues	$ 634	$ 485	$ 1,419	$ 1,180

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Note 5 - Revenues - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Balance	$ 247	$ 256	$ 260	$ 265
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	15	5	25	11
Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	(17)	(10)	(40)	(25)
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Balance	$ 245	$ 251	$ 245	$ 251

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Note 5 - Revenues - Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,083	$ 1,145	$ 599	$ 578
Balance at beginning of period			3,600
Unbilled membership dues	222	252	1,692	1,857
Billings	492	519	1,478	1,557
Billings	(492)	(519)	(1,478)	(1,557)
Balance at end of period	813	878	813	878
Balance at end of period	4,600		4,600
Deferred Membership Dues [Member]
Balance at beginning of period	5,737	5,782	3,643	3,363
Billings	1,031	650	7,653	6,577
Billings	(1,031)	(650)	(7,653)	(6,577)
Revenue recognized	(2,150)	(1,783)	(6,678)	(5,291)
Balance at end of period	4,618	4,649	4,618	4,649
Customer Advance Deposits [Member]
Balance at beginning of period	1,149	992	965	795
Billings	721	785	2,127	2,088
Billings	(721)	(785)	(2,127)	(2,088)
Revenue recognized	(820)	(773)	(2,042)	(1,879)
Balance at end of period	$ 1,050	$ 1,004	$ 1,050	$ 1,004

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Note 6 - Property and Equipment (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2023
Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Land Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	30 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	50 years
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years

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Note 6 - Property and Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property and equipment, gross	$ 91,405	$ 88,819
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(34,493)	(32,014)
Property and equipment, net	56,912	56,805
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	16,860	16,764
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	53,956	52,974
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	9,387	8,567
Office Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	10,296	9,638
Vehicles [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	896	865
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 10	$ 11

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Note 7 - Leases (Details Textual)	1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2003	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term		3 years 6 months
Operating Lease, Liability		$ 1,375,000	$ 1,386,000
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent		5.90%	5.00%
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract	10 years
Number of Consecutive Renewal Term Options	4
Lessee, Finance Lease, Renewal Term	10 years
Lessee, Finance Lease, Annual Rent		$ 15,000
Leasehold Improvements Required to be Made Per Year		$ 150,000
Lessee, Finance Lease, Remaining Lease Term		30 years 1 month 6 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term		2 years 10 months 24 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent		5.60%	5.20%
Lease for Golf Cart GPS Equipment [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability		$ 323,000		$ 31,000
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term		1 year
Minimum [Member] | Golf and Related Operations [Member]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Remaining Lease Term		1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term		4 years 10 months 24 days
Maximum [Member] | Golf and Related Operations [Member]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Remaining Lease Term		4 years 1 month 6 days

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Note 7 - Leases - Operating Leases Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 1,375	$ 1,386
Leased property under finance leases	12,863	12,004
Current portion of obligations under operating leases	446	424
Less accumulated amortization	(7,373)	(7,003)
Long-term portion of obligations under operating leases	929	962
Leased property under finace leases, net	5,490	5,001
Total obligations under operating leases	1,375	1,386
Current portion of obligations under finance leases	139	115
Long-term portion of obligations under finance leases	393	381
Total obligations under finance leases	$ 532	$ 496

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Note 7 - Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Rental expense	$ 282	$ 273	$ 585	$ 620
Depreciation expense	129	124	379	378
Interest expense	13	7	28	24
Total finance lease cost	$ 142	$ 131	$ 407	$ 402

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Note 7 - Leases - Future Commitments Under Long-term Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
2024, finance lease	$ 168
2024, operating lease	518
2024	686
2025, finance lease	115
2025, operating lease	447
2025	562
2026, finance lease	75
2026, operating lease	319
2026	394
2027, finance lease	56
2027, operating lease	184
2027	240
2028, finance lease	21
2028, operating lease	79
2028	100
Thereafter, finance lease	375
Thereafter, operating lease	9
Thereafter	384
Total lease payments, finance lease	810
Total lease payments, operating lease	1,556
Total lease payments	2,366
Less: imputed interest, finance lease	278
Less: imputed interest, operating lease	181
Less: imputed interest	459
Total, finance lease	532	$ 496
Operating Lease, Liability	1,375	1,386
Total	1,907
Less: current portion of obligations under leases, finance lease	139	115
Less: current portion of obligations under leases, operating lease	446	424
Less: current portion of obligations under leases	585
Long-term portion of obligations under leases, finance lease	393	381
Long-term portion of obligations under operating leases	929	$ 962
Long-term portion of obligations under leases	$ 1,322

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Note 8 - Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	3,899,431	3,899,431	3,899,431	3,899,431
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution	0	3,918,512		3,921,628

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Note 9 - Term Loans and Line of Credit Agreements (Details Textual) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 05, 2022 USD ($)	May 31, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Long-Term Debt, Gross			$ 32,601		$ 32,601
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs					$ (0)	$ 277
Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, over Time			6.18%	5.69%	6.15%	5.27%
New Term Loan Agreement [Member] | Laurel Capital Corporation [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Gross	$ 31,000
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	400
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	$ 10,400
Restricted Cash								$ 10,500
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Number of Payments	119
Debt Instrument, Maturity Schedule	15 years
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage, First Five Years	6.00%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Minimum Stated Percentage, After Seven Years	6.00%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Maximum Stated Percentage, After Year Seven	8.50%
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Penalty, Percentage, First Five Years	6.00%
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Penalty, Percentage, Years Six and Seven	4.00%
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Penalty, Percentage, Years Eight and Nine	3.00%
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Penalty, Percentage, Year Ten	2.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio	1.20
Debt Issuance Costs, Net	$ 600
New Term Loan Agreement [Member] | Laurel Capital Corporation [Member] | Three Day Treasury Rate Two Days Prior to Reset [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.40%
The 2019 Term Loan Agreement [Member] | Mercer County State Bank [Member]
Repayments of Debt	$ 20,200
The Line of Credit Agreement [Member] | Home Savings Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio					1.20
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 5,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amounts in Excess of, Subject to Borrowing Base		$ 1,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit, Total			$ 2,200		$ 2,200		$ 2,200	1,600
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity			$ 2,800		$ 2,800			$ 3,400
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End			8.75%		8.75%
The Line of Credit Agreement [Member] | Home Savings Bank [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.25%			0.25%

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Note 9 - Term Loans and Line of Credit Agreements - Summary of Term Loan and Line of Credit Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Long-term debt, gross	$ 32,601
Less current portion of long-term debt, gross	589	$ 563
Less current portion debt issuance costs	(60)	(60)
Current portion of long-term debt	529	503
Long-term debt, gross, net of current portion	29,812	30,257
Debt issuance costs, net of current portion	(459)	(499)
Long-term debt	29,353	29,758
Term Loan Agreement [Member]
Long-term debt, gross	30,401	30,820
Debt issuance costs	(519)	(559)
Term Loan Agreement	$ 29,882	$ 30,261

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Note 9 - Term Loans and Line of Credit Agreements - Future Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
2024	$ 589
2025	2,825
2026	664
2027	705
2028	748
Thereafter	27,070
Total	$ 32,601

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Note 10 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 885	$ 1,168	$ (944)	$ 390
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	885	1,168	(944)	390
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (885)	$ (1,168)	$ 944	$ (390)

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Note 11 - Long-term Incentive Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 06, 2009
Minimum Percentage of Fair Market Value for Non-qualified Stock Option Price			100.00%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period			(0)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	0		0		54,000
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 0	$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 3,000
Ten Percent Shareholders [Member]
Minimum Percentage of Fair Market Value for Incentive Stock Option Price			110.00%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period			10 years
Other Employees [Member]
Minimum Percentage of Fair Market Value for Incentive Stock Option Price			100.00%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period			5 years
Avalon Holdings Corporation 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period			10 years
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			5 years
Number Of Years After Options Vested, Stock Price Reach Predetermined Vesting Price			3 years
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			0.00%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period			36,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	18,000		18,000
Avalon Holdings Corporation 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period			1 year
Avalon Holdings Corporation 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period			6 months
Avalon Holdings Corporation 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized						1,300,000

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Note 11 - Long-term Incentive Plan - Stock Option Activity (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 $ / shares shares
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	54,000
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 1.83
Weighted average fair value at grant date, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 0.43
Options granted (in shares) | shares	0
Weighted average exercise price, Options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Options exercised (in shares) | shares	0
Weighted average exercise price, Options exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Options exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Options expired (in shares) | shares	0
Weighted average exercise price, Options expired (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Options expired (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Options cancelled or forfeited (in shares) | shares	(54,000)
Weighted average exercise price, options cancelled or forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 1.83
Weighted average fair value at grant date, Options cancelled or forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 0.43
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	0
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Weighted average fair value at grant date, Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 0

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Note 11 - Long-term Incentive Plan - Period and Predetermined Stock Price Needed for Vesting (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 $ / shares
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]
Begins Vesting	12 months after Grant Dates
Ends Vesting	48 months after Grant Dates
Predetermined Vesting Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.43
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Begins Vesting	24 months after Grant Dates
Ends Vesting	60 months after Grant Dates
Predetermined Vesting Price (in dollars per share)	$ 4.69
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]
Begins Vesting	36 months after Grant Dates
Ends Vesting	72 months after Grant Dates
Predetermined Vesting Price (in dollars per share)	$ 6.43
Share-Based Compensation Award Tranche Four [Member]
Begins Vesting	48 months after Grant Dates
Ends Vesting	84 months after Grant Dates
Predetermined Vesting Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.81
Share-Based Compensation Award Tranche Five [Member]
Begins Vesting	60 months after Grant Dates
Ends Vesting	96 months after Grant Dates
Predetermined Vesting Price (in dollars per share)	$ 12.07

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Note 13 - Business Segment Information (Details Textual) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022
Waste Management Services [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Total Assets	$ 1.7
Golf and Related Operations [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Total Assets	$ 1.5
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Number of Major Customers	2	1
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	7.00%	6.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Two Customers [Member] | Waste Management Services [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	7.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net to External Customers [Member] | Waste Management Services [Member]
Number of Major Customers	2	1
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net to External Customers [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	15.00%	10.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net to External Customers [Member] | Two Customers [Member] | Waste Management Services [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	15.00%

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Note 13 - Business Segment Information - Segment Reporting Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Segment income before income taxes	$ 867	$ 1,127	$ (1,082)	$ 184
Total Assets	90,048		90,048		$ 89,750
Total net operating revenues	23,903	25,713	62,898	59,544
Corporate interest expense	(530)	(408)	(1,573)	(960)
Corporate other income, net	37	22	323	205
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment income before income taxes	2,394	2,677	3,285	4,119
Total net operating revenues	23,917	25,738	62,962	59,600
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Total Assets	62,894		62,894		65,630
Corporate interest expense	(530)	(402)	(1,573)	(937)
Corporate other income, net	12	0	35	1
General corporate expenses	(1,009)	(1,148)	(2,829)	(2,999)
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Total Assets	164,667		164,667		164,183
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Total Assets	(74,619)		(74,619)		(74,433)
Total net operating revenues	(14)	(25)	(64)	(56)
Waste Management Services [Member]
Total net operating revenues	11,744	15,036	34,694	35,092
Waste Management Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment income before income taxes	1,180	1,454	2,973	3,143
Total Assets	36,929		36,929		35,198
Total net operating revenues	11,744	15,036	34,694	35,092
Golf and Related Operations [Member]
Total net operating revenues	12,173	10,702	28,268	24,508
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment income before income taxes	1,214	1,223	312	976
Total Assets	64,844		64,844		$ 63,355
Total net operating revenues	12,159	10,677	28,204	24,452
Golf and Related Operations [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Total net operating revenues	$ 14	$ 25	$ 64	$ 56

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Note 14 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	24 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		$ 57,000	$ 96,000	$ 231,000	$ 314,000
Avalon Med Spa [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		50.10%		50.10%				50.10%
Investment in Subsidiary [Member] | Management and Accredited Investors [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction							$ 1,000,000.0
Investment in Subsidiary [Member] | Outside Director, Accredited Investor [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Total Investment	10.00%
AWMS Holdings, LLC [Member]
Equity Method Investments						$ 3,400,000	$ 3,400,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement						$ 3,800,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		47.00%		47.00%				47.00%
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		$ 10,000,000	112,000,000	$ 13,000,000	85,000,000
Avalon Med Spa [Member]
Equity Method Investments										$ 359,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		$ 47,000	$ 119,000	$ 83,000	$ 229,000
Equity Method Investments, Additional									$ 143,000
Avalon Med Spa [Member] | Accredited Investors [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement	$ 358,000
Equity Method Investments, Additional									$ 142,000

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Note 15 - Injection Wells Suspension (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 03, 2014
Number of Suspended Saltwater Injection Wells	2	2