A pet refuse bag dispenser includes a housing having an inner cavity for storing a plurality of bags therein. A lamp provides light to an area from which pet refuse is collected and a battery is associated with the lamp. A switch controls electrical connection between the lamp and battery. The housing includes recess for receiving the lamp. The bag dispenser may include an optional scooper associated with the housing and configured to provide a frame with which a bag is associated to facilitate the collection of pet refuse within the bag.