My daily bus route takes me through some of the nicest communities in Bergen County. Million dollar and multi-million dollar homes line each an every road I drive down. 
There is an axiom that I learned a while ago.
If you want a better life , make better friends.
The same goes for junk.
If you want to salvage better stuff that people put by the curb for collection, hang out in better neighborhoods.
Last week I picked up a really comfy leather recliner. It's in excellent condition and is really comfortable.
Today, as I finished up my morning run, I spotted 2 outdoor rockers with foot stools. Yep, they are in the back of the car right now.
You want nicer things, pick nicer garbage!
Shavua Tov and have an awesome 4th of July!