Local Newspapers

Most small towns have a local newspaper or shopping guide which happens to have a classified section and most will have a section for "Free Stuff", "Free Things", etc. While you may find that many of the items offered as free may not be things that would be of interest to you, sometimes you'll be able to score some decent furniture, books, and other stuff that people who are moving are more interested in getting rid of than making money on. The small town papers are often the best place to look here. Find out when it's published, and get a copy as soon as it comes out.