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) September 19, 2013 (September 19, 2013)

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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:

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ITEM 8.01 Other Events

As previously disclosed, on July 18, 2013 Avalon Holdings Corporation (Avalon), through a wholly owned subsidiary, received two permits to drill, construct and operate two salt water injection wells. Avalon has determined that the estimated remaining costs to drill and construct the facilities will be approximately $5.0 million. Construction of the first well has begun.

Avalon has formed 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 salt water injection wells and facilities. AWMS Holdings, LLC is considering the advisability of selling membership units in AWMS Holdings, LLC to accredited investors.

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: September 19, 2013

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