Recycle Old License Plates When you renew your vehicle registration you will receive newly designed New York State license plates. To safely dispose of the old license plates, mark them with a Permanent Marker and bring them to the City garage for proper disposal. City of Cohoes DPW Garage 195 Ontario Street Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Call first 237-4704 If no answer, leave a message and the watchman will return your call. Questions? Call the DPW Office at 233-2139 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.