Go to the deli section of your local supermarket and ask if they have any large buckets that had frosting, soy sauce, etc in it that they throw away. I get mine at Ralphs. If you need a lot, ask on what days they usually have many(usually before or during a weekend). Then wash and drill holes in them.
Also, private nurseries usually have used ones that they might sell for $2-3, and they are the big 10 gal size, minimum, that are great for tomatoes. I got several there.
Got some for free at yard sales, it helps to even ask if they have any around and they might have some in the back cuz most people don't think of selling them.
I've asked friends, neighbors and co-workers for pots, they are happy to recycle as they often throw such things away. Whenever I give someone free tomato seedlings, I ask it they can bring me used pots, whatever size. That way, I can re-use them next year for my next batch of seedlings to give away.
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