The city is asking residents to take part in a town hall meeting Thursday about significant changes to waste collection service and “The Claw,” which is no stranger during the autumn months, when the trees lining the streets drop bushels of leaves. The meeting is primarily for Midtown and downtown residents, Integrated Waste General Manager Steve Harriman said Wednesday, and the conversation will center on the challenges those neighborhoods face with solid waste pickup. “The central city has a large population density and lots of mixed-use (developments),” Harriman said. “Waste pickup in those areas affects parking and street sweeping schedules, among other things.” Harriman said additi