8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 12, 2011 (January 10, 2011)

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Ohio	1-14105	34-1863889
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One American Way, Warren, Ohio 44484

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

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

(Former name and address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e4(c))

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION

Cross Reference Sheet showing location in Current Report of Information Required Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

	Current Report Item	Caption in Current Report
Section 1	Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01	Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement		Not Applicable
Item 1.02	Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement		Not Applicable
Item 1.03	Bankruptcy or Receivership		Not Applicable
Section 2	Financial Information
Item 2.01	Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets		Not Applicable
Item 2.02	Results of Operations and Financial Condition		Not Applicable
Item 2.03	Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant		Not Applicable
Item 2.04	Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement		Not Applicable
Item 2.05	Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities		Not Applicable
Item 2.06	Material Impairments		Not Applicable
Section 3	Securities and Trading Markets
Item 3.01	Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing		Not Applicable
Item 3.02	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities		Not Applicable
Item 3.03	Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders		Not Applicable
Section 4	Matters Related to Accountants and Financial Statements
Item 4.01	Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant		Not Applicable
Item 4.02	Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements or a Related Audit Report or Completed Interim Review		Not Applicable
Section 5	Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.01	Changes in Control of Registrant		Not Applicable
Item 5.02	Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers		Steven M. Berry resignation as director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Item 5.03	Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year		Not Applicable
Item 5.04	Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant’s Employee Benefit Plans		Not Applicable
Item 5.05	Amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics		Not Applicable
Item 5.06	Change of Shell Company Status		Not Applicable

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	Current Report Item	Caption in Current Report
Item 5.07	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	Not Applicable
Item 5.08	Shareholder Director Nominations	Not Applicable
Section 6	Asset-Backed Securities
Item 6.01	ABS Informational and Computational Material	Not Applicable
Item 6.02	Change of Servicer or Trustee	Not Applicable
Item 6.03	Change in Credit Enhancement or Other External Support	Not Applicable
Item 6.04	Failure to Make a Required Distribution	Not Applicable
Item 6.05	Securities Act Updating Disclosure	Not Applicable
Section 7	Regulation FD
Item 7.01	Regulation RD Disclosure	Not Applicable
Section 8	Other Events
Item 8.01	Other Events	Not Applicable
Section 9	Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits	Exhibit

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ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On January 11, 2011, The Board of Directors of Avalon Holdings Corporation accepted the resignation of Mr. Steven M. Berry as director, Chief Executive Officer and President of Avalon Holdings Corporation effective February 15, 2011.

In conjunction with this announcement, the Board of Directors, pursuant to the Company’s corporate bylaws, decreased the size of the Board from six members to five members and appointed Mr. Ronald E. Klingle as Chief Executive Officer to replace Mr. Berry upon his resignation.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Number
Exhibit 99.1	Press release dated January 12, 2011

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SIGNATURE

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

Date: January 12, 2011

Avalon Holdings Corporation
By:	/S/    TIMOTHY C. COXSON
	Timothy C. Coxson
	Chief Financial Officer

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

January 12, 2011

Avalon Holdings Corporation Chief Executive Officer Resigns

WARREN, Ohio (January 12, 2011) – Avalon Holdings Corporation (NYSE Amex:AWX)

Ronald E. Klingle, Chairman of the Board of Avalon Holdings Corporation (“Avalon”) today announced the resignation of Steven M. Berry as director, Chief Executive Officer and President of Avalon Holdings Corporation effective February 15, 2011.

Mr. Berry stated, “I am resigning to pursue other career opportunities and want to thank Ron for the opportunities provided me and wish Avalon continued success.”

In conjunction with this announcement, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Ronald E. Klingle as Chief Executive Officer to replace Mr. Berry upon his resignation.

Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental customers primarily in selected northeastern and midwestern markets. The company’s waste management services include hazardous and non-hazardous waste brokerage and management, and captive landfill management services. Avalon also operates golf courses and related facilities. Its golf courses and related facilities comprise the operation and management of golf courses, fitness centers, dining, and banquet facilities, as well as a travel agency.

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