an apparatus for dispensing material through a refillable cartridge , comprising a container having a receptacle for receiving a refill cartridge , the container having a lid cooperating with the container to enclose the refill cartridge , the container further comprising an exit port and a channel for communicating material from the refill cartridge to the exit port , and a valve for controlling the flow of material out of the refill cartridge ; and a reusable , refill cartridge sized to be received in the receptacle .