Dumpster diving 101

Tips for mastering the fine art of dumpster diving.  By Apartment therapy.

I live in a college town so i know what kind of amazing stuff is left on the curb during moves.  I'd say 50 percent of what i own was found on the curb.  In return, If i dont want something it normally dissapears within 30 minutes or less of putting in on the sidewalk with a "free" sign.